Sonya Dunbar

Mar 4, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Kevin López |Joy Void-Holmes |Samantha Farrar |Sonya Dunbar

In the evolving landscape of dental care, guided biofilm therapy (GBT) has gained attention. This systematic, predictable, evidence-based practice is changing the way we think about oral health and the delivery of care in dental hygiene. The components, benefits, and potential of this innovative technique apply to dental professionals and patients alike.

Mar 4, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Joy Void-Holmes |Kevin López |Samantha Farrar |Sonya Dunbar

Periodontal instrumentation is a fine motor skill that aids in the diagnosis and treatment of the periodontium. This skill uses special­ized tools to remove hard and soft deposits such as biofilm and calcu­lus from the crown and root surfaces of the teeth. Upon graduation, many dental hy­gienists are just starting to develop proficiency in their instrumentation skills.

Mar 4, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Andreina Sucre |Samantha Farrar |Sonya Dunbar |Katrina Klein

One in three smiles has unique quirks: missing teeth, odd shapes, or misplaced grins. From subtle twists to dramatic gaps, these dental oddities come in two flavors: number and structure.1Identifying number anomaliesThe three commonly encountered number anomalies are hypodontia, hyperdontia, and retained primary teeth.

Mar 4, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Samantha Farrar |Sonya Dunbar |Katrina Klein |Sara Joyce

Discussions surrounding medications, medical histories, and oral health are recurring and integral facets of our professional practice. From the inception of our dental hygiene education, we have been instilled with the fundamental importance of obtaining comprehensive medical histories, meticulous medication lists, and vital sign assessments for each patient.

Mar 1, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Sonya Dunbar |Katrina Klein |Sara Joyce |Whitney Crist

The shimmer of a senior's smile is often dimmed by the challenges of dental care accessibility. Dental care is a vital, yet often overlooked aspect of geriatric health. The decrease in dental insurance coverage when they retire leaves many seniors vulnerable and facing prohibitive costs. This is a clarion call for dental practices to evolve and embrace innovative strategies that cater to the unique needs of the elder population.