Author

Marilynn Rothen, RDH, MS

Marilynn Rothen, RDH, MS, is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Oral Health Sciences at the University of Washington (UW) School of Dentistry in Seattle. She is the associate director of the Master of Science Program in oral biology for dental hygienists. She has served as manager of the Regional Clinical Dental Research Center since 1996. Rothen is the lead dental hygienist on the Health Resources and Services
Administration (HRSA)-funded training grant, Early Childhood Oral Health Training Program (EChOTrain).

Perspectives

Innovations in Restorative Hygiene

Oct 11, 2018

The Early Childhood Oral Health Training Program expands access to care and dental hygienists’ scope of practice.

Polishing

The Tipping Point for Air Polishing

Oct 10, 2016

Research continues to show that air polishing may be a valuable addition to the hand and ultrasonic instrumentation armamentarium during periodontal therapy.

Caries

Caries Interrupted

May 20, 2010

Intervention stratgegies that address bacterial control and promote remineralization show promising results in the fight against caries.

Caries

New Additions to the Prevention Front

Mar 17, 2010

An update on effective approaches in the control of dental caries.

Latest Features

Furthering the Use of Topical Fluoride

Feb 16, 2007

From kids to grown-ups, topical fluoride is an effective weapon in the fight against tooth decay.

Caries

Xylitol In Development

Mar 9, 2006

Marilynn Rothen, RDH, BS, speaks with Dimensions of Dental Hygiene about the evolution of this important sugar substitute.

Caries

The Wonder of Xylitol

Oct 12, 2005

Marilynn Rothen, RDH, BS, shares her expertise on the value of the natural sweetener, Xylitol, in the prevention of caries and in general health promotion.