Emergency departments across the United States are treating a growing number of serious dental problems, many of them preventable. Experts say workforce shortages, pandemic-related oral health setbacks, and recent policy changes affecting Medicaid…
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Tackling Substance Use and Mental Health in Dental Care
Simple screening tools and brief interventions can help dental teams identify substance use and mental health risks.
Utah Opens Hospital Doors to Dental Hygienists
Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s…
A Pan, a Hunch, and a Life Saved
A routine panoramic X-ray turned into a potentially life-saving moment when a dentist spotted suspicious calcifications near a…
Resolution Defends Fluoridation as Florida Ban Sparks National Debate
A new congressional resolution urges states to maintain scientifically recommended fluoride levels in public drinking water…
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Introducing Profisil Fluoride Varnish Plus: The Next Generation in Dental Protection
We are excited to announce the launch of Profisil Plus, a significant advancement of our already popular Profisil Fluoride Varnish. Designed with the needs of dental professionals and their patients in mind, Profisil Plus incorporates…
Iowa Considers Deregistering Dental Assistants
A bill advancing through the Iowa legislature would allow dental assistants to work without registering with the state, a shift aimed at easing workforce shortages. While some view it as a practical solution, others in the profession worry…
How Navigation Tech Is Transforming Implant Placement
Freehand implant placement is giving way to high-tech solutions as clinicians embrace computer-assisted technologies for greater accuracy and fewer complications. With both static and dynamic systems offering three-dimensional guidance,…
Leading the Charge
Suzanne Mathis, RDH, MS, empowers Georgia dental hygienists through education and advocacy.
Enter to Win Our Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: embroidered dental zip up, dental loupes strap, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene aids from…
Michigan Fights Tooth Decay With Kindergarten Dental Screenings
A statewide initiative is giving Michigan children a healthier start in school by offering no-cost dental screenings and early interventions to combat dental caries.
Learn How to Stop the Aches and Pains at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
Is “ouch” one of the first words that comes to mind when you think about clinical dental hygiene practice? Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. This interactive lecture provides the tools you need to reduce workplace pain.
Long COVID Hits Dental Professionals Harder Than General Public, Studies Suggest
New research suggests dental professionals may face a higher risk of long COVID compared to the general population, with nearly one in four reporting lingering symptoms after infection. These findings raise concerns about workforce…
Florida May Be Next State to Ban Community Water Fluoridation
The sunshine state may be following in Utah’s footsteps as the House and Senate consider prohibiting the addition of fluoridation to water supplies.
Dimensions’ Editorial Advisory Board Welcomes a New Addition
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce the addition of Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, EdD, MSDH, RDH, to its Editorial Advisory Board. She is an assistant professor in the Dental Hygiene Program at Virginia Commonwealth University…
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