After nearly a decade of planning, Vermont State University has officially ended development of its proposed Dental Therapy Program due to insurmountable financial and operational challenges. Instead, the university is doubling down on its successful…
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As endodontists face rising demand and growing burnout, integrating dental hygienists as co-therapists offers a smart solution to…
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With more than 35 years of experience in clinical practice, Susan Buchenberger, MEd, BSDH, RDH, also presents continuing…
GBR and Growth Factors Deliver 10 mm Bone Gain Without Autograft
A recent case report in Perio Update showcases a staged guided bone regeneration (GBR) approach using a composite graft and rh-PDGF…
A New Addition Joins Dimensions’ Editorial Advisory Board
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce its newest Editorial Advisory Board member: Diana Macri, RDH, BSDH, MSEd. She…
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Furthering Dental Therapy Through Education
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