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.
From high-anxiety patients to complex special-needs cases, music therapy is emerging as a powerful, drug-free tool to reduce fear, improve cooperation, and expand access to care.
With a passion for growth, innovation, and empowerment, this Canadian dental hygienist steps back into the spotlight as EXPO Brand Ambassador for one of dental hygiene’s most dynamic events.
A new bill could let experienced dental hygienists deliver preventive care at home, expanding access while sparking debate over safety, oversight, and the future of collaborative practice.
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: personalized dental-themed tumbler, adorable tooth-shaped earrings, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your favorite…
A new study shows most children still arrive at school age without early dental visits, consistent caregiver support, or exposure to key preventive tools, highlighting a critical window dental hygienists can help address.
Abdulla Almalahi, a first-generation Yemeni American student, earns the 2026 Alla J. Wheeler Award, which recognizes outstanding professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.