Caren M. Barnes, RDH, MS, is a professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene and the coordinator of clinical research at the Cruzan Center for Dental Research, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry in Lincoln. She is aæDimensions of Dental HygieneæEditorial Advisory Board member. Barnes also answers questions regarding polishing onæDimensions' "Ask the Expert" online forum.
As the prevalence of these lesions increases, understanding the roles of abrasion, erosion, and abfraction is key to effectively preventing further destruction of the tooth surface.
From flavor to therapeutic additives, this staple of dental hygiene practice continues to undergo significant change to provide more benefits for your patients.
Dental hygienists need to understand how air polishing technology works and the proper technique for application in order to produce positive outcomes in patient care.