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Sensitivity Assistance Help your patients find relief from dentinal hypersensitivity with these current treatment options.By Morey J. Gendler, DDS, and Mark S. Wolff, DDS, PhD
Stretching for Musculoskeletal Health Dental hygienists can improve their occupational health by incorporating a stretching routine into their daily practice.By Howell Tapley, PT, PhD, OCS
Cultural Competency How to incorporate different cultural beliefs and practices into the dental hygiene process of care.By Tara L. Newcomb, BSDH, MS, and Tracee L. Sokolik, RDH, BSDH, MS(c)
The AP Debate Continues Clinicians must rely on available recommendations and professional collaboration when determining whether to use antibiotic prophylaxis before treating patients with prosthetic joint replacements.By Tanya Rouleau, DMD, and Andrea Herman, RDH
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene's March journal brings another round of insightful articles to keep you updated about the latest in dental hygiene practice. Want to know the latest thinking about hand hygiene and selective polishing? How about remineralization? It's all right here. Read more...
We're celebrating! 2012 marks Dimensions' 10th birthday and we're inviting you to join us for a year of great learning and fun. In this issue, we tackle the topics of tooth whitening, osteoporosis detection, sealants, periodontal instrumentation and bottled water. Read more...
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The University of Maryland's School of Dentistry has teamed up with the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for training future dentists to respond efficiently and effectively to life-threatening medical emergencies in a dental setting.More...
Ronald Dubner, PhD, DDS, of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry was honored today with the 2012 Distinguished Scientist Award by the American Association for Dental Research (AADR). More...
Dr. Stephen K. Young, Dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, was installed as the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) President-elect at the 2012 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition in Orlando, Fla. More...
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April 2012