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Michelle Wood, RDH, MS

Michelle Wood, RDH, MS, is an instructor at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Peer Review Panel. Wood can be reached at: woodmic6@isu.edu.

Patient Education

What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines

Jan 29, 2021

This overview of COVID-19 vaccine developments explores the Implications for oral health professionals and patients.

Oral Systemic

Preventing the Spread of Mumps

Jun 23, 2020

Oral health professionals have an important role to play in reducing the prevalence of this virus.

Esthetic Dentistry

Building Blocks of a Beautiful Smile

May 26, 2020

Gingival health is closely related to the esthetics of the smile.

Infection Control

The Rise of Measles

May 15, 2019

With the recent rise in incidence, oral health professionals should be able to recognize measles and understand the related oral health considerations.