Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

4 days ago | dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com | Jill Rethman

As I write this, the decision in Nevada has not yet been made regarding the outrageous proposal to train dental hygienists “on the job.”  In case you aren’t aware, the Nevada Dental Association and the American Dental Association are proposing this as a “solution” to the lack of dental hygiene workforce in the state.  This is a bad idea for so many reasons, most important it jeopardizes the safety of the patients we are bound to treat.

1 week ago | dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com | Kristen Pratt Machado

Anatomy, armamentarium choices, and possible alterations for many common delivery techniques are key to the successful delivery of local anesthesia. You won’t want to miss Shane Perry, MEd, RDH, an associate professor at Weber State University, share his expertise on all the tips and tricks to ensure effective pain relief every time. Join us on August 22-23, 2025, in Anaheim, California.

1 week ago | dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com | Kristen Pratt Machado

At Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO, Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH, an expert in dental implants, implant maintenance, and peri-implant disease and founder of A Higher Learning LLC, which provides dental hygiene education, championing ethical leadership, preventive care, and data-driven policies, will share her expertise. Join us on August 22-23, 2025, in Anaheim, California. For a limited time, get 10% off registration with the code: EARLYBIRDLearn from the best at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO.

2 weeks ago | dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com | Kristen Pratt Machado

Voted on by members of the dental hygiene class, Luglio exemplified a high level of ethics in all aspects of the dental hygiene program at NYU. Her classmates noted her dedication to patient care and professionalism both in the clinic and in the classroom. Luglio’s future looks bright and includes continuing to work as an assistant at Stern Orthodontics in Mount Kisco, New York. She looks forward to starting her dental hygiene career in the state of New York.

2 weeks ago | dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com | Kristen Pratt Machado

You will explore the nine intricate muscles that make up the tongue, revealing their unique roles and how they work in harmony (or don’t) to affect daily functions like speech, breathing, and swallowing. You’ll learn to identify and understand common myofunctional disorders — conditions that can impact oral health, overall well-being, and even facial development.