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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Why Dental Hygienists Belong on the Endodontic Team
As endodontists face rising demand and growing burnout, integrating dental hygienists as co-therapists offers a smart solution to…
Passionate Dental Hygienist Wins the May Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
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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US Response Is Key to Tamping Down SARS-CoV-2 Variants
Two more contagious strains of the novel coronavirus have been identified in the United Kingdom and South Africa, but the United States has a chance to reduce their transmission here. While the strains (B117 from the UK, and 501Y.V2 or…
HuFriedyGroup to Host Free Virtual Summit
Register today for HuFriedyGroup's Essential: The Best in Practice Virtual Summit, scheduled for Friday, January 22.
Health and Human Services Authorizes $22B for COVID Testing and Vaccination
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide more than $22 billion in funding to states, localities, and territories in support of the nation’s response…
Dental PPE No Longer Under Allocation Limits
Personal protective equipment (PPE) for oral health professionals is no longer in short supply, according to the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP). PPE—such as surgical masks, respirators, and disposable gowns—is…
Rebel With a Cause
Misty Mattingly, RDH, BS, won’t give up when it comes to furthering the profession of dental hygiene.
New Study Investigates Possibility of COVID-19 Transmission Through Dental Care Implements
Sharing isn’t caring when it comes to communal use of oral hygiene tools—no matter how close you are.
Dental Therapists a Boon to Bottom Line
A recent study details benefits of adding midlevel practitioners to the dental team.
Tips for Handling Patients Who Won’t Comply With COVID-19 Precautions
The California Dental Association (CDA) has published some helpful tips to help oral health professionals deal with patients who are resistant to following pandemic safety precautions. The organization notes that dentists and dental…
Addressing Periodontal Diseases With Water Flossing
This information is from the article Oral Irrigation for Chronic Periodontitis by Timothy J. Hempton, DDS. To read the article, click here.
HHS Announces Changes to COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
During a January 12 press conference, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex M. Azar II announced changes to the nation’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution policy in order to ensure more Americans receive the immunizations as…
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