Jill Rethman, RDH, BA—editor in chief of Dimensions, internationally known speaker and author, and past president of the Hawaii Dental Hygienists' Association— is the new president elect of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)
Carmen Hui, a May graduate of New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry's Associate in Applied Science Degree Program in Dental Hygiene, is the recipient of the fourth annual Alla J. Wheeler Ethics and Professionalism Award.
Calcium Phosphate Cements May Support Bone Regeneration Bone health is vital to oral health. In the case of patients with osteoporosis or edentulism, preventing bone loss is even more critical—especially when implants or implant supported…
Trends in Caries, Tooth Loss in Hispanics Latinos Observed In an effort to prepare for the projected population increase among Hispanics and Latinos in the United States—estimated to increase from 16.7% to 30% by 2050—researchers sought to…
Study Examines Implant Success Among Individuals with Diabetes Diabetes causes a wide variety of complications that negatively impact health. From delayed healing response to increased susceptibility to periodontal diseases, individuals…
New Model Tracks Oral Cancer Development, Progression According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, more than 40,000 individuals will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year, and only half this number will be alive in 5 years. This is because…
In order to prevent decalcification, caries, and gingivitis—common occurrences during appliance therapy—patients must improve their self-care regimens.
