Brush up on your instrument sharpening skills with this primer on manual sharpening technique.

How biofilms communicate has been uncovered, providing a strategic advantage in the war against biofilm proliferation. J.W. Costerton, PhD, MS, explains what this means for dentistry and dental hygiene.

The relationship between risk factors for oral cancer and what this means for the dental hygienist are discussed with Sol Silverman, Jr, MA, DDS.

Donna Stach, RDH, MEd, talks about the most efficacious use of ultrasonic instrumentation.

Samuel W. Oglesby, DDS, MA, shares his expertise on the relationship between dentin hypersensitivity and endodontic problems.

A close up look at the use of magnification in dentistry and dental hygiene.

William Giannobile, DDS, MS, DMedSc, discusses how tissue engineering is changing the practice of dentistry, making restorations passé and regeneration possible.

Ronald E. Goldstein, DDS, shares his expertise on diagnosing and treating stains, from extrinsic stains to whitening treatments to restorations.

Not only does xylitol help in the reduction of caries, it may also prevent the transmission of S. mutans from mother to child.

The discussion continues on factors that affect the viability of gloves and how to choose the right antiseptic agent.