Healthy Schools Program Focuses on Student Well-Being
Northeast Colorado Health Department representatives are helping kids get healthy through its new Healthy Schools program, which includes oral health services.
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Dental Hygienist to Compete on ‘The Bachelor’
Kirpa Sudick, RDH, from Whittier, California, will be judging “The Bachelor’s” Colton Underwood on more than his looks this season as she shared her deal breaker: not flossing.
What Do You Know About Mouthrinse?
The use of mouthrinses can benefit patients’ oral health in a variety of ways—from reducing caries risk to supporting periodontal health. Read on to see how much you know about this important part of an effective self-care regimen.
How Much Do You Know About Musculoskeletal Disorders?
Dental hygienists should learn to recognize the common signs and symptoms associated with musculoskeletal disorders. Better awareness of these problems and their treatments may result in improved long-term outcomes. Read on to test your…
Six Dental Hygienists You Want to Know
In the 11th edition of this annual feature, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene recognizes the best and the brightest in academia, clinical practice, industry, “mover and shaker,” public health, and research.
UF Colleges Launch Project to Help Underserved Patients
With the help of a grant from the Florida Blue Foundation, two University of Florida (UF) colleges will collaborate on a project to improve health care for underserved populations while providing valuable learning opportunities for…
American Academy of Oral Medicine Introduces Affiliate Program
Dedicated to the oral health care of medically complex patients with a focus on the oral-systemic link, the American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM) has introduced an academic affiliate fellowship program that enables health care…
Dogs May Pose Infection Risk in Health Care Settings
While the idea of calming anxious dental patients with a well-trained, adorable therapy or comfort dog appeals to most, new research shows that the use of such animals is not without risk.
Report: Stall in Reducing US Nonsmokers to Secondhand Smoke
Progress in reducing exposure to secondhand smoke among U.S. nonsmokers has stalled in recent years, despite longstanding declines over the past three decades.
