Contents

Managing Pain With Topical Anesthetics

Clinicians should be familiar with safe application techniques, contraindications, and possible adverse reactions for this common pain management modality. By Tulsi J. Patel, MHA, RDH

Dental Benefits of Dairy Consumption

From caries prevention to managing dentinal hypersensitivity, dairy sources can help patients improve their oral health. By Emily R. Holt, MHA, RDH, CDA, EFDA

Reduce the Impact of Emerging Infectious Diseases

Taking basic precautions can help protect patients and dental teams from the cross-transmission of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. By Eve J. Cuny, BA, MS

Fluoride and Kidney–Liver Function

While a recent study raised doubts regarding fluoride safety, a closer look reveals significant limitations. By Erin Relich, RDH, BSDH, MSA, Sandra K. Sutton, RDH, BS

Advancing In-Office Whitening Techniques

As patients continue to demand whiter teeth, new in-office bleaching techniques help make positive outcomes easier than ever. By Sibel A. Antonson, DDS, PhD, MBA, Ahmed J. Abuzinadah, DDS

Decreasing the Impact of Bias

Explicit (conscious) and implicit (unconscious) biases affect providers’ understanding, actions, communication, and treatment decisions. By Emily A. Ludwig, RDH, MSDH, Jessica Suedbeck, RDH, BSDH, MS, Susan Lynn Tolle, BSDH, MS

Delivering Risk-Stratified Care

Effective risk assessment is key to changing patient behavior and understanding patients. By Sean G. Boynes, DMD, MS, Brian Nový, DDS, Carrie Peltier, MS, MPH

Implant Care in Patients With Diabetes

While implant therapy is a feasible option in patients with this metabolic disorder, oral health professionals need to consider a variety of factors before moving forward. By Bethany Palesh, RDH, MS, Suncica Travan, DDS, MS, Danielle Rulli, RDH, MS, DHSc

Dental Hygiene on a Global Scale

What happens when more than 1,000 dental hygiene professionals from over 30 countries gather in Brisbane, Australia? By Jill Rethman, RDH, BA

Is Laser Therapy Considered Standard of Care in Perio Treatment?

Is the use of soft tissue diode lasers by dental hygienists considered the standard of care in the treatment of periodontally involved patients (eg, to reduce the number of colony-forming units of pathogenic bacteria in pockets)? By Timothy J. Hempton, DDS

October 2019 Marketplace for Dental Hygienists

A listing of featured products. By The Editors

Michigan Dental Hygienist Reaches Underserved

After completing an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Siena Heights University in Adria, Michigan, Tiffany Burns, RDH, BS, knew she wanted to work with underserved patients. By The Editors

Continuing Education Article Focuses on Tooth Whitening Technology

Given demand for esthetic procedures, identifying effective and case-appropriate tooth whitening technologies can help patients achieve their whitest smiles. By The Editors

Dimensions Welcomes New Experts to its Online ‘Ask the Expert’ Forum

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce the addition of two new experts to its online “Ask the Expert” forum. By The Editors

October 2019 Top Brand Ambassadors

Each month, Newsline will feature some of our most active Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Brand Ambassadors. By The Editors