Dimensions of Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygienist Magazine

Identifying and treating patients with periodontal disease is an important component of dental and dental hygiene practice.

Successful instrumentation of first molar teeth is integral toachieving and maintaining periodontal health.

Oral health professionals need to be aware of the risks posed by dental aerosols in order to reduce the risk of disease transmission before, during, and after patient care.

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

In conjunction with scaling and root planing, antibiotics and antimicrobials can be effective additions to the periodontal therapy armamentarium.

Many floss alternatives are available that may help improve compliance and outcomes.

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

Oral health professionals are well-positioned to make individualized clinical recommendations regarding diet, oral self-care, and product selection in order to encourage remineralization.

The addition of a mouthrinse as an adjunct tool can provide myriad benefits.

Material choice, tooth preparation, and technique are all important components of successful sealant placement.