Sun.Nov 03, 2024

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Shortage of Dental Hygienists Deepens Barriers to Access in Montana

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Montana residents, particularly those with low incomes and limited job flexibility, continue to face daunting obstacles in accessing dental care. A 2018 report by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services highlights the scope of the problem, revealing that 23.4% of Montanans earning less than $15,000 annually have not seen a dentist in more than 5 years.

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Ten Tips to Bust Biofilm

Queen of Dental Hygiene

As a child, I would take my fingernail and scrape white “junk” off my teeth. That was plaque building up on my pearly whites. I wasn’t a great brusher then. But, in my defense, I really didn’t understand how to brush any better. I thought it normal to wake up with a fuzzy feeling on my teeth, and to again feel that coating midafternoon.

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Who Doesn’t Love a Giveaway?

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

This month, readers need to answer the following question to be enter: What key factors make you feel loyal to a product or brand, and what influences your decision to continue using it over time? The lucky winner receives this adorable sweatshirt, available in tons of colors, and a personalized glitter pen to make your note taking a special event! The winner also receives samples from Sunstar and a Dimensions tumbler.

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