Join Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA, as she explores how legislation, autonomy, innovation, and medical-dental integration are redefining the dental hygienist’s role in whole-body healthcare.
Read More...
Study Explores Patient Acceptance of Vaccines in the Dental Office
A newly validated survey reveals mixed patient attitudes toward dentists and dental hygienists administering vaccines while…
Stopping Early Childhood Caries Before It Starts
From prenatal counseling and motivational interviewing to fluoride, dietary guidance, and silver diamine fluoride, evidence-based…
The One Question Every Dental Hygienist Should Ask
Discover why listening before teaching may be the key to motivating lasting oral health behavior change.
Trump Administration Pushes States Toward Mercury-Free Dentistry
A new federal initiative encourages state Medicaid programs to phase out coverage of dental amalgam, signaling a potential shift in…
Weekly Popular
Personal Finance
More Top Stories
HIV Testing in the Dental Setting
Once an individual is infected with HIV, the amount of the virus in the blood can be measured and is reported as viral load.
Pediatric Dental Workforce Projected to Increase
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has announced that a new study will appear in the July issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association, "Pediatric Dental Workforce in 2016 and Beyond."
University of Michigan Technology Maps Patients’ Real-Time Pain
University of Michigan researchers have developed a technology to help clinicians map patient pain in real-time via the use of special augmented reality glasses.
Researchers Examine Particulates Generated During Dental Procedures
In collaboration with a team from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Fontinos Panagakos, DMD, PhD, associate dean of research at West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry in Morgantown, is studying…
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces New Leadership
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has installed Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, associate director of Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin and a Dimensions of Dental Hygiene contributor, as the organization’s 2019–2020 president
Dental Unit Waterline Safety
Poorly managed dental unit waterlines can have deadly consequences for patients. Read on for tips on how you can ensure the safety of the water in your office.
Tips & Tricks to Getting Started on Instagram
Here is the latest roundup of tips on why you should be on Instagram, and how to step up your game on this evolving platform.
5 Things to Consider When Discussing Childhood Obesity in the Dental Office
Broaching the subject of childhood obesity with a patient can be difficult as it is a sensitive topic. Because oral health professionals are in a unique position to provide patients with screening and education on this issue, having a firm…
Improving Compliance in Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Treating patients with autism spectrum disorder requires compassion, patience, and ingenuity. This slideshow focuses on how you can provide safe and effective care to this patient population.
Poor Oral Health Linked to 75% Increased Risk of Liver Cancer
A Queen’s University Belfast study has found a link between poor oral health and increased risk of liver cancer.
Recent Posts
Market Media
- Advertisement -
