Getting to the Bottom of Dry Mouth

Normal salivary physiology, complications, and physical assessment are all part of diagnosing and treating xerostomia. By Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, RDH, PhD, FSCDH

Maintaining Health with Age

As the elderly population grows, dental hygienists can make a difference in promoting good health by encouraging medication compliance. By Adele Spencer, RDH, MS, Maureen Tsokris, RDH, MPS

Keeping Your Hands Healthy

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene talks with John Molinari, PhD, about hand dermatitis reactions. By John A. Molinari, PhD

Reconsidering the Explorer

Proper explorer selection and technique are requisite to successful nonsurgical periodontal therapy. By Kathleen O. Hodges, RDH, MS

Beyond Enamel

The incidence of root caries increases with age. James S. Wefel, PhD, shares his expertise on the prevention and treatment of this serious threat to oral health. By James S. Wefel, PhD

August 2021 Digital Agenda

Digital Agenda covers all that’s happening under Dimensions’ social media platforms. By The Editors