...their completion improves the health of the tissues, which can result in better outcomes when performing restorative care.3 On occasion, a gross debridement is initially indicated in order to complete...

Brand Ambassadors—those who promote a particular company or product—are everywhere these days. In fact, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene has Brand Ambassadors, and we are truly grateful for all they do...

...KEEP AN OPEN MIND IN ORDER TO REACH THE TRUTH. • The initial reports that the SARS-CoV-2 virus was spread from a “wet market” in Wuhan, China, have now been...

...providers, most notably dentists. Often, those individuals are most vulnerable to oral diseases because of socioeconomic and other issues that complicate their lives and their health. In order to achieve...

...required to slouch forward, straining the thoracic and cervical spines. About 96% of dental hygienists experience a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) at some point in their careers.1 While the severity and...

...Mouth breathing and swallowing are the most common oral habits associated with malocclusion. Mouth Breathing Mouth breathing is a risk factor for malocclusion.6,9 Most commonly occurring during sleep, mouth breathing...

...and the COVID-19 pandemic has created additional barriers.2,15 Caries Prevalence Dental caries is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children in the US as well as globally. Statistics...