Instrumentation Instrumenting Periodontally Involved Anterior Teeth Correct instrument selection and effective technique are key to successful debridement of these challenging areas.
Miscellaneous Avoid Implant Complications Dental hygienists play an important role in recognizing, treating, and preventing peri-implant disease.
Caries The ABCs of Infant Oral Health Follow these strategies to effectively assess the dental health of infants and build the foundation necessary for a…
Ultrasonics Adapt to Deep Pockets Follow these strategies to therapeutically debride root surfaces within periodontal pockets.
Miscellaneous Etiology of Noncarious Cervical Lesions As the prevalence of these lesions increases, understanding the roles of abrasion, erosion, and abfraction is key…
Remineralization The Downside of Sports and Energy Drinks As consumption of these beverages increases, so do the negative effects on the tooth surface, including a higher…
Sealants Material Revolution Pit and fissure sealants are highly effective in caries prevention and with advances in materials, the technique is…
Anesthesia General Anesthesia in the Treatment of Early Childhood Caries While the rise in tooth decay among preschoolers has increased the use of general anesthesia during restorative…
Miscellaneous Maintain Professionalism in a Digital Age Follow these strategies to create a professional reputation across all facets of social media.
Special Supplements A New Model of Periodontal Susceptibility As our knowledge of the matricellular events that shift the path from periodontal health to disease grows,…