Dental hygienists need to be aware of the signs of methamphetamine abuse and their effects on patients’ oral and general health.

Sol Silverman, Jr, MA, DDS, talks about the wide range of risk factors involved in oral and pharyngeal cancers.

Selecting and implementing the appropriate instruments for the anterior region of the mouth are key to keeping this area healthy.

Dimensions Editor in Chief Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS, talks with Richard H. Paschke, BS, MS, about the inner workings of ultrasonic technology.

George K. Stookey, MSD, PhD, discusses the move toward minimally invasive dentistry.

The mixed dentition can cause a variety of dental concerns, and radiography— from the traditional to three-dimensional imaging—is integral to effective treatment planning.

The benefits of sealants are well-documented, yet they are still underutilized.

From kids to grown-ups, topical fluoride is an effective weapon in the fight against tooth decay.

Dental hygienists have much to offer patients undergoing radiation to the head and neck regions and chemotherapy treatments, who have a dramatically increased risk of xerostomia.

Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, continues his discussion on complications and local anesthesia.