Author

M. Anjum Shah, BSDH, MS, RDH

M. Anjum Shah, BSDH, MS, RDH, is an assistant professor in the Department of Oral Health Promotion and Community Outreach at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Her teaching responsibilities include first-year dental hygiene didactic and preclinical teaching and clinic supervision. Shah was a 2011 American Dental Education Association/Academy for Academic Leadership Institution of Teaching and Learning Scholar. She is also a member of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene's Peer Review Panel.

Special Supplements

Cranberry USA : Maintaining Skin Integrity

Jul 18, 2014

Clinicians need to take preventive action in order to preserve their hand health.

Infection Control

Minimize the Risk of Infection

Sep 16, 2013

Minimize the risk of infection by adhering to evidence based infection control protocols, oral health professionals can reduce the risk of disease transmission in the dental office.

Remineralization

Remineralize with Calcium-Based Therapies

Mar 6, 2013

Patients at risk of tooth decay can sway the caries balance toward remineralization with these simple strategies.

Miscellaneous

Eating Well for a Healthy Mouth

May 21, 2012

Educating patients, especially those who require modified diets, about the importance of good nutrition can help them improve their oral and systemic health.

Infection Control

Is Double Gloving Advantageous?

Dec 13, 2011

We explore the ongoing debate over the efficacy of double gloving in infection control.

Ergonomics

Magnification Basics

Nov 16, 2010

Tips on choosing the best loupes system to help you improve your working posture and musculoskeletal health.