Contents

The Ethics of Infection Control

Dental hygienists must be prepared to address breaches in infection control to ensure the safety of patients and dental team members. By Michele P. Carr, RDH, MA, EdD

Maintain Visual Acuity

Strategies to reduce vision-related risks and improve ocular health. By Crystal Kanderis Lane, RDH, BS, MS

Update on Monkeypox

Understanding the origins of this viral disease and how it spreads will help oral health professionals advise their patients and prevent its transmission. By Audra E. Haynes, RDH, MPH, Susan H. Davide, MS, MSEd, Anty Lam, RDH, MPH

The Pathogenicity of Porphyromonas Gingivalis

This Gram-negative anaerobe plays a significant role in inflammation and disease. By Isis Marsh, RDH, MS, Anna Matthews, RDH, MS

Insight into Chronic Kidney Disease

Oral health professionals need to be aware of the oral implications of this serious disease. By Dora-Ann Oddo, RDH, MA, Christopher W. Bowers, DMD, MS

Detecting Endodontic-Periodontal Lesions

Identifying the etiology of endodontic-periodontal lesions is key to successful treatment. By Craig A. Dunlap, DDS, William P. Lundergan, DDS, MA, Benjamin C. Dunlap, BS

Update on License Portability

In the October 2021 issue of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, I wrote about a new initiative that would allow dental hygienists and dentists to practice in more than one state without needing to take a licensure exam for each state. By Jill Rethman, RDH, BA

How to Keep Instruments Sharp

I am spending lots of time sharpening my instruments. What can I do to help them stay sharp longer? By Kathleen O. Hodges, RDH, MS

Clinical Insights: Patient Care Plan Allows Offices to Customize Goody Bags

The Colgate Care Plan lets dental offices choose goody bag toothbrush and toothpaste options that meet each patient's specific needs. By Phyllis Martina, RDH, MBA

Part Two: Do You Know Your Lines?

Keeping evacuation lines clean is key to safe patient care. By Gaylene Baker, RDH, MBA

Clinical Insights: Supercharge Your Cleaning Power

Solmetex PowerSonic™ UltraSonic Cleaning Solution is designed to boost the effectiveness of ultrasonic baths and instrument washers. By The Editors

Researchers Work to Develop a Universal Coronavirus Vaccine

With COVID-19 still prevalent globally, how will the global pandemic end? By The Editors

Spotlight on Clinicians: Serving Those Who Served Our Country

When I speak to dental hygienists, I remind them of how far our profession has come since I graduated from dental hygiene school 40 years ago. By Kyle Isaacs, RDHEP, BHS

Dimensions Welcomes New Editorial Advisory Board Member

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene announces the addition of Anna Matthews, RDH, MS, to its prestigious Editorial Advisory Board. By The Editors

Protein Study May Help Improve Oral Cancer Outcomes

In a study appearing in Molecular Cancer Research, scientists from Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine have identified a protein that stimulates the growth of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) tumors. By The Editors

Partnership Seeks to Ensure Kids Secure a Dental Home

Ensuring that children have a dental home is an important step to promoting a lifetime of good oral health. By The Editors

First Dental Therapy Program in the Lower 48 States Receives Accreditation

The Dental Therapy Education Program at Skagit Valley College (SVC) in Mount Vernon, Washington, received accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), the first such program to receive CODA accreditation in the lower 48 states. By The Editors

October 2022 Digital Agenda

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