Kristen Pratt Machado is executive editor for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and Decisions in Dentistry and director of publishing operations for Belmont Business Media. She has been with the company since its inception in 2001.
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: personalized dental hygienist tote bag and makeup bag, personalized notepad, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your…
The American Dental Association will end its flagship conference after SmileCon 2025 in Washington, DC. Changing attendee habits and rising costs lead to reimagining future professional engagement.
In 2025, dental hygienists in states like Alaska and Arkansas are earning more than the average household, highlighting the profession's growing financial appeal.
At Utah Valley University, Dental Hygiene Program Director Sandy Wilson, RDH, MACI, has created a visionary partnership with the Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism to ensure children with autism receive tailored dental experiences that build…
Beloved dental hygiene professor lost to cancer is honored each year with this award given to one student graduating from New York University’s Dental Hygiene Program.
Delta Dental’s 2025 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report shows that Americans value their oral health, but still miss key connections between the mouth and the body. Dental anxiety and misunderstandings about oral health’s…
You will explore the nine intricate muscles that make up the tongue, revealing their unique roles and how they work in harmony (or don’t) to affect daily functions like speech, breathing, and swallowing. You’ll learn to identify and…
Dentists can now instantly access patients’ current medical conditions and medications with a new app. It may help streamline care, reduce risk, and boost treatment success in the dental operatory.