Reconnecting Practicing Hygienists with the Nation's Leading Educators and Researchers.

Author

Pamela R. Overman, EdD, MS, RDH

Pamela R. Overman, EdD, MS, RDH, is a professor and associate dean for academic affairs at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. She is a member of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene's Editorial Advisory Board and the 2016 recipient of Dimensions' The Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award.

Perspectives

The Journey Continues

Oct 1, 2016

The path to gaining expanded levels of practice may not be linear, but it is moving forward.

Guest Editorial

Guest Editorial: Forecasting Dental Hygiene’s Future

Dec 1, 2004

The ADHA is working toward ensuring the growth, health, and vitality of the profession but the destiny of dental hygiene rests with hygienists themselves.

Anesthesia

Controlling the Pain

Oct 27, 2004

Topical anesthesia is an important part of pain management and new uses offer more options for dental hygienists.

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