VCU Welcomes Dental Hygiene Program Director
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Dental Hygiene Program in Richmond has a new director, Marion C. Manski, RDH, MS.
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New Pediatric Dentist Added to the ‘Ask the Expert’ Forum
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene offers an online “Ask the Expert” forum where readers may submit questions for answer by an expert clinical panel on topics.
Dental Intraoral Scanners Aid Coral Reef Research
Found in oceans across the globe, coral has proven time-consuming for scientists to measure and study.
Instafloss Water Flosser Features 12 Jets
Instafloss (754-307-6152; instafloss.com) is a water flosser with 12 simultaneous jets that provides a complete water floss in 10 seconds. According to the company, 70% of the population regularly skips flossing because the process takes…
Medicare and Medicaid Services Expansion Includes Dental Care
Through its Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is expanding access to dental care, cancer screening and behavioral healthcare. The recently announced 2023 Physician Fee…
Infections From Dental Waterlines Prompt Federal Health Advisory
Recent outbreaks of nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) infections highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) in accordance with recommended infection prevention practices. Following a cluster of…
Sustainability in Clinical Practice–Are You Aware?
Sustainability can be defined as avoidance of the depletion of natural resources to maintain an ecological balance. At a recent Dentsply Sirona World Conference, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Editor in Chief, Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, sat…
High-Quality and Cost-Effective Replacement Sensor Now Available
Specifically designed to directly integrate with all the major imaging software applications, the Open Sensor is the perfect replacement sensor. A true open sensor, it works with dental practices’ existing software systems, eliminating the…
HEALTHY PEOPLE 2030 ORAL HEALTH OBJECTIVE PROMOTION WEBINAR SERIES: REDUCING THE PROPORTION OF…
This is the fourth in a series of webinars designed to promote the 11 Healthy People 2030 oral health objectives. 13.4 percent of U.S. children and adolescents 3 to 19 years of age have untreated dental caries, and the Healthy People 2030…
Pacific Dental Services Sponsors Two Webinars on the Relationship Between Oral Health and Women’s…
Two live learning events will take place Nov. 15, each highlighting the connection between women’s health and oral health.
