Dimensions of Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygienist Magazine

One of my patients drinks a lot of diet soda, which has softened her tooth enamel. What advice should I give her on choosing a toothpaste that will support oral health but not be too abrasive?

Providing oral healthcare during a global pandemic presents challenges, including the effective management of dental aerosols produced during ultrasonic instrumentation.

This caries-prevention modality is effective for a variety of patient populations—from the very young to the very old.

The new system is designed to support clinicians in their ability to provide individualized, patient-centered care.

Clinicians should consider the design of the sickle when deciding upon its use.

A variety of options are available to support clinicians in their efforts to reduce the prevalence of tooth decay.

The only absolute contraindication to CHG mouthrinse use is hypersensitivity to CHG or to any components found in the product formulation.

Gingival health is closely related to the esthetics of the smile.

Choosing the right instrument and implementing the appropriate technique to scaling terminal distal surfaces are key.

As dental practices reopen for elective procedures, oral health professionals will need to be prepared to protect themselves and patients from dental aerosols.

Dental hygienists lead the way in ensuring the health, function, and maintenance of dental implants.

Early detection and treatment are important to effectively manage this common oral condition.

With the concern about COVID-19, my area recently had something else to be worried about—an outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease. When we return to treating patients, what can I do to prevent this?

One of my patients underwent replacement of occlusal amalgams on #3 and #4 with recurrent decay using a resin restorative material. The patient complained of swelling and bruising the length of her mandible that lasted about 2 weeks, along…

The use of lesser known injections can offer myriad benefits—from improving patient comfort to providing longer lasting pain relief.