The pause of Mountain Empire Community College’s dental assisting program could further strain Virginia’s dental workforce pipeline and intensify the state’s dental hygienist shortage.
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ER Dental Visits Surge as Policy Shifts Strain Access
Emergency departments across the United States are treating a growing number of serious dental problems, many of them preventable.…
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…
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Remembering Nancy K. Mann, RDH, MSEd: A Legacy of Education, Service, and Dedication to Dental…
Professor Nancy K. Mann, RDH, MSEd, a beloved dental hygiene educator and practitioner, passed away on November 19, 2024. Her 50-year career encompassed remarkable contributions as a clinical professor, global lecturer, contributor to …
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All of us at Dimensions of Dental Hygiene wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving filled with joy, good food, and gratitude. Thank you for reading!
The Rise of Nonautogenous Soft Tissue Grafts
Nonautogenous soft tissue grafts are transforming mucogingival treatments with their minimally invasive, palate-free approach. Offering reduced morbidity, shorter chairtime, and comparable clinical outcomes, these alternatives are reshaping…
Brits Try New Tactics to Reduce Childhood Tooth Decay
With dental caries impacting up to 50% of 5-year-olds in some parts of England, researchers from The University of Manchester propose evidence-based approaches to tackle this public health crisis. By focusing on co-designed interventions,…
Save the Date for Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO 2025
Experience education like never before. Mark your calendar for August 22–23, 2025, and prepare for 2 action-packed days of learning, networking, and discovery. You’re going to love how much you learn!
Top 3 Tips to Prevent Adverse Drug Reactions in the Operatory
Adverse drug reactions pose a significant risk in dental care, especially for patients with complex medical conditions. A detailed medication review, interprofessional collaboration, and special considerations for older adults are key…
Shaping Smiles and Futures
Diane Wilson, RDH, MEd, skipped retirement to develop and lead a brand-new dental hygiene program at Palo Alto College in San Antonio, Texas, where she is a making a difference in the lives of her students and the community as well.
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Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: dainty tiny tooth necklace, funny dental-themed candle, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene…
Study Shows Benefits of Texting Oral Care Reminders
When teenagers get texts reminding them to take care of their teeth does that actually motivate them to pick up a brush? Researchers in the United Kingdom believe so.
The $710 Billion Price Tag of Oral Disease
Oral conditions cost the world $710 billion in 2019, with $387 billion in treatment costs and $323 billion in productivity losses. This study underscores the urgent need for equitable, cost-efficient oral health strategies to ease the…
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