The use of extraoral fulcrums can mean the difference between success and failure in periodontal therapy.

How technological advances are changing the way probing depths are measured and recorded.

How to identify and treat furcations.

Hints for using the Gracey 15/16 and 17/18.

Periodontal evaluation is critical to the early diagnosis and effective management of periodontal diseases.

Correctly assessing furcations begins with an understanding of their basic structure.

A review of a hand instrumentation staple.

Magnetostrictive ultrasonic insert selection and correct technique in periodontal therapy.

Strategies to improve the ergonomics of scaling and root planing.

Barbara A. Long, SDT, RDH, CACE, shares her expertise on effectively providing both initial and maintenance periodontal therapy.