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Due to their superior accessibility and adaptability, mini-bladed Gracey curets have opened a new chapter in the history of root debridement.

Edward J. Swift, Jr, DMD, MS, delves into the causes of dentinal hypersensitivity and how to treat it.

Howard Pollick, BDS, MPH, discusses the benefits, risks, and alternatives of community-based fluoridation.

The proper application and use of pit and fissure sealants can bridge the oral health gap for the underserved at high risk for caries.

The rate of salivary flow is crucial to the diagnosis and treatment of xerostomia.

Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, provides an inside look at the evolution of anesthesia in dentistry and dental hygiene.

Following a proper hand hygiene protocol is critical in the prevention of disease transmission.

The alarming rise of obesity, its relationship to dental health, and how hygienists can help.

I was scheduled to have spinal fusion surgery on December 5. I cancelled the surgery one week before the date.