Technique Focus
Due to their superior accessibility and adaptability, mini-bladed Gracey curets have opened a new chapter in the history of root debridement.
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Editor’s Note: Weighing the Risks
I was scheduled to have spinal fusion surgery on December 5. I cancelled the surgery one week before the date.
A Closer Look At Ultrasonic Scalers
Keeping up to date on the various ultrasonic units and tips available will help you make the most efficacious choice when using ultrasonic instrumentation with your patients.
Trends In Instrumentation
Editor In Chief of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS, discusses advancements in instrumentation.
From the Editor: No More Tears
On October 8, Dr. Esther Wilkins sent me an email announcing great news— the governor of Massachusetts signed a bill into law adding local anesthesia administration to the dental hygienist's scope of practice.
From the editor: Second Chances
This month marks the third anniversary of the terrible fall day that each of us remembers so vividly. Like other shattering events, we can recall exactly what we were doing, who we were with, and how we felt on September 11.
Editor’s Note: Growing Strong
Growth is an important concept in dentistry and dental hygiene. It creates new treatments, better trained clinicians, and furthers the oral health of this country.
Editor’s Note: A Living Treasure
Yesterday, Esther Wilkins, RDH, DMD, and I spoke to an audience of 250 dental hygienists in San Francisco for International Dental Seminars. Esther spent the morning giving a great update on periodontal disease, caries, remineralization…
Periodontal Instrumentation Transformed
The dental endoscope provides an unobstructed view inside periodontal pockets, making thorough debridement more possible than ever before.
Making the Right Choice
Hand instrument selection is key to effective initial periodontal therapy.
