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High-Tech Tools for Patient Education

How the digital armamentarium is helping dental professionals inform and motivate their patients. By Kim Attanasi, RDH, MS Read more...

Treatment Strategies for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury

Individualized care provided with patience, compassion, and empathy is necessary to safely and effectively treat this patient population. By Monica Colleen Stephenson, RDH-ER, BSDH Read more...

Remineralize with Calcium-Based Therapies

Patients at risk of tooth decay can sway the caries balance toward remineralization with these simple strategies. By M. Anjum Shah, BSDH, MS, RDH Read more...

Radiography Revelations

How the use of panoramic radiography may help identify calcified carotid artery atheromas. By Kalid Aziz, DDS, MS; Lucinda Lyon, RDH, DDS, EdD; and David Thornton, DDS Read more...

Expand Your Risk Assessment Protocol

Evaluate patients’ risk of oral cancer and other health problems by incorporating alcohol screening into your practice.
By Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS

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  • Six Dental Hygienists You Want To Know

    These dental hygiene visionaries represent key facets of the profession, including academia, industry, clinical practice, “mover and shaker,” public health, and research. They have all pushed the boundaries of what it means to be a dental hygienist—furthering the profession. We hope their stories inspire you to think big when considering your dental hygiene career path. Read more... 

  • Sunstar E-Brief | Toothbrush Selection Simplified

    Brushing one's teeth is not a human instinct. It is a skill developed to defend against cariogenic agents which, if left undisturbed, will attack oral structures. Toothbrushes are invaluable in protecting against these threats, but, with a dizzying array of brushes on the market, it is not always clear which will provide the most benefit for a particular patient. And even when a patient selects a product that's an ideal match, the toothbrush may not perform effectively if it's not used properly. Read more... 

  • Ask the Expert

    The new Ask the Expert column features answers to your most pressing clinical questions provided by Dimensions' online panel of key opinion leaders, including Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, on periodontal therapy; Durinda Mattana, RDH, MS, on fluoride use; Mary Kaye Scaramucci, RDH, MS, on instrument sharpening; and Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, RDH, PhD, on pharmacology.

    Click here to meet the experts and submit your question. If you would like to pose a question on a topic other than those listed, email it to kmachado@belmontpublications.com.

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