Contents

Clinical Insights: Proceed With Caution

Providing oral healthcare during a global pandemic presents challenges, including the effective management of dental aerosols produced during ultrasonic instrumentation. By Stephen K. Harrel, DDS

Sealants for Patients of All Ages

This caries-prevention modality is effective for a variety of patient populations—from the very young to the very old. By Jessica August, RDH, MS, Rachelle Williams, RDH, MS

Impact of Education on Your Career

The door to more employment choices, additional promotion opportunities, and higher salaries opens with the attainment of higher degrees. By Christine Nathe, RDH, MS

Reduce Oral Disease with Interdental Biofilm Control

Providing individualized, patient-specific recommendations for effective interdental cleaning is key to oral health promotion. By Terri Tilliss, RDH, PhD

Strategies for Safe and Effective Treatment of Patients With Alzheimer Disease

Oral health professionals need to be prepared to treat individuals with varying stages of this neurodegenerative disorder. By Jafar Alabdullah, BS, MS, Ahmed Almuntashiri, RDH, MSc

Treating Patients With Bleeding Disorders

Careful planning and consultation with the healthcare team are required to ensure safe and appropriate treatment for this patient population. By Stefanie VanDuine, RDH, BSDH, MSDH

Tips to Identify Social Isolation in Older Adults

Dental hygienists are well-positioned to address this important issue facing community-dwelling seniors. By Lisa LaSpina, RDH, MS, DHSc, Ellen Birchander, BA, MSW, MS

Poor Oral Health and COVID-19

Can poor oral health increase the risk of complications from COVID-19? By Jill Rethman, RDH, BA

What Advice Can Be Offered to Patients with Soft Tooth Enamel?

One of my patients drinks a lot of diet soda, which has softened her tooth enamel. What advice should I give her on choosing a toothpaste that will support oral health but not be too abrasive? By Martha J. McComas, RDH, MS

July/August 2020 Marketplace for Dental Hygienists

A listing of featured products. By The Editors

ADHA Announces 2020 Award Recipients

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Brand Ambassador Emily Boge, CDA, RDH, MPA, received the Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene. By The Editors

OCTOdent Partners with University of Tennessee College of Dentistry

OCTOdent has partnered with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry (UTHSC) in Memphis to provide dental students, patients, and educators with its Extraoral Aerosol Scavenger. By The Editors

July/August 2020 Digital Agenda

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

July/August 2020 Social Commentary

Like Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Facebook page to share your thoughts on posted questions. By The Editors