Because oral health professionals are prone to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), effective ergonomic interventions are needed to prevent work-related MSDs.
Clinicians must be familiar with the diagnosis and procedures for controlling gingival recession, as it is a common clinical condition. Read on to evaluate how much you know about strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of gingival…
Ensuring patient comfort during dental hygiene procedures is a must to guarantee a pleasant dental experience. For this reason, clinicians need to be familiar with soft-tissue anesthesia options. Read on to test your understanding of…
Clinicians are using the dental endoscope to assist with the removal of subgingival calculus, and with good reason. The subgingival viewing system is effective in both dental hygiene and periodontal treatment. Read on to test your knowledge…
A lawsuit is pending against a Florida dental hygienist who is being sued by her former employer for claiming the practice was involved in financial wrongdoing on Facebook. Here, Dimensions’ expert on ethics and risk management, Michele…
Compared to the general population, older adults with only 10 to 19 teeth are more likely to be at risk for impaired oral health and malnutrition, which may adversely affect quality of life.
While myriad factors can threaten the success of implant therapy, implementing maintenance strategies may support positive outcomes. Read on to see how much you know about preventing implant complications.
Palmero Healthcare has announced the addition of three new styles of safety eyewear to its ProVision line. The new styles will be available January 2019.