Continuing Education Focuses on Dry Mouth/Xerostomia
Saliva is integral to the health of the oral cavity and without the presence of normal salivary levels, the risk of caries and periodontal disease increases.
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University of Maryland Educator Receives Citation
Jacquelyn L. Fried, RDH, MS, a Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Editorial Advisory Board member, has received a Governor’s Citation from the state of Maryland, as she retires from the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB).
Recipient of the Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award Honored at Reception
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene—with premier sponsor Colgate and supporting sponsors Patterson Dental and PDT Inc—recognized Deborah Bailey Astroth, RDH, BSDH, with The Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award at a reception on June 22.
Infection Control Advocate Receives OSAP Award
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) presented Helene Bednarsh, BS, RDH, MPH, with the Dr. Milton Schaefer Award at its annual conference in June in Dallas.
White Paper Stresses Importance of Oral Health Care Benefit for Older Adults
Oral Health America (OHA), along with a diverse group of partners, released a white paper, An Oral Health Benefit in Medicare Part B: It’s Time to Include Oral Health in Health Care.
Educator Is Recognized for Outstanding Mentorship
Rebecca S. Wilder, RDH, MS, received the inaugural University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Dentistry Four Corners Study Club Faculty Mentoring Award.
Lack of Mouth Microbe May Put HIV-Infected Youth At Higher Risk of Caries
When it comes to treating patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), oral health professionals play an integral role on the health care team—from recognizing oral manifestations of the virus to testing for medical conditions to…
Sensor Detects Whiff of Bad Breath
Ever wish you could do a quick "breath check" before an important meeting or a big date?
International Research Team Discovers New Method of Regenerating Dental Enamel
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London may have discovered a new way to produce materials capable of regenerating dental enamel.
Palmero Healthcare Contest Brings Smiles to Practices and Patients Everywhere
After 30 years of bringing smiles to patients, Palmero Healthcare's Happy Face design that’s synonymous with Palmero’s Cling Shield® X-ray apron brand, is getting a companion
