Dimensions of Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygienist Magazine

Applying advanced principles of periodontal instrumentation to enhance mechanical debridement is key to meeting the goals of nonsurgical periodontal therapy.

Understanding the anatomy, topography, and calculus type is essential to effective power instrumentation of deep pockets.

The dental care delivery system is evolving, putting the dental therapist center stage in the next generation of oral health care.

A well-versed infection control coordinator is integral to making sure a site-specific infection control program is both compliant and effective.

What amount and what length of regimen are too much?

Pit and fissure sealants are an important part of a comprehensive caries prevention plan.

I have several patients who have undergone in-office bleaching and would like some over-the-counter options to upkeep their new white smiles. What do you suggest?

Ensuring safe treatment water for routine and surgical procedures requires dental teams to implement effective management strategies for dental unit water systems.

Risk assessment is a critical component of effective periodontal disease diagnosis and management.

Do you think it is appropriate for a dentist to tell a patient that the swelling is a direct result of the dental hygienist not cleaning to the base of the pocket?