Every February, oral health professionals celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM). An initiative of the American Dental Association, the commemoration is meant to bring attention to the oral health needs of children and…

It’s that time of year when we make resolutions we plan to keep, yet somehow fall short.

My December memo typically reviews the past year and highlights accomplishments and news from the previous 12 months. As I looked back at the Dimensions of Dental Hygiene issue archives for 2021, I also re-read my memo from 1 year ago,…

At that time, dental therapy was just gaining prominence in the United States, and there was much speculation about its future. Would it last? Would it be effective? Would it be accepted as mainstream?

License portability is a key issue in dental hygiene. I have personally experienced the challenges associated with moving from one state to another as have many of my colleagues.

If you want to generate lively discussion these days, mention vaccines. COVID-19 has brought the topic of immunization against disease to the forefront. Like many of you, I have friends who are on both sides of the debate. I’ve heard…

The International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) celebrates its 35th anniversary this year.

As we strive to find conclusions related to this pandemic, one stipulation is clear: we must keep an open mind in order to reach the truth.

In the April 2021 Editor’s Note, I reviewed the findings from a joint project between the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Health Policy Institute.

Brand Ambassadors—those who promote a particular company or product—are everywhere these days. In fact, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene has Brand Ambassadors, and we are truly grateful for all they do to promote the publication.