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Get to Know Dimensions Brand Ambassador Lisa Hardill, RDH, BHADM
I have been a registered dental hygienist since 2003, and have worked in private practice, public health, and independent practice. Starting 2017, I had the opportunity to get involved in dental sales and consulting focused integration of…
Orascoptic Introduces RDH Elevate Frame
Orascoptic has added a new fashion-forward, lightweight metal frame to its popular line of RDH loupes. Designed with the dental hygienist in mind, the RDH Elevate frame is the perfect union of fashion and functionality.
RDH Elevate was…
Michigan Increases Reimbursement and Expands Medicaid Dental Benefits
As part of efforts to improve access to oral healthcare, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has expanded dental benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiaries and increased rates for dental providers. This redesigned benefit,…
New National Campaign Promotes Oral Health
A new oral health literacy and educational campaign launched by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeks to raise awareness of the importance of regular dental care. With the support of the United States Department of…
Global Oral Health Status Is Grim
A new “Global Oral Health Status Report” published by the World Health Organization (WHO) provides the first-ever comprehensive picture of oral disease burden, with data profiles for 194 countries that offer key markers of oral health.
Trailblazing Dental Hygienist and Educator Celebrates 104th Birthday
Konnetta Putman-Sparks, MA, RDH, turned 104 on March 25, and the entire dental hygiene community should celebrate.
Students Undertake Project on Tobacco Use Policies
Dental hygiene students at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) are making a difference when it comes to protecting residents from the dangers of secondhand smoke.
Ancient Oral Microbiome Analysis Examines Shift to a Cariogenic Diet
An analysis of the oral microbiome of human remains from prehistoric populations living in Italy lends further evidence of the evolutionary shift from a hunter/gatherer existence to an agricultural lifestyle and cariogenic diet. As reported…
