Ergonomics The Struggle for Musculoskeletal Health Dental hygienists must remain aware of their movements and their environment in order to maintain their overall…
Instrumentation The Automatic Option How to safely and effectively sharpen your instruments with automated sharpening devices.
Miscellaneous Glucometer Testing in the Dental Office Brian Mealey, DDS, MS, discusses the role of this blood sugar testing device in the dental arena.
Infection Control The Truth About TB With TB often in the news, Helene Bednarsh, BS, RDH, MPH, gives the straight talk to Dimensions about the real risk…
Fluoride Fluoride Facts The topical and systemic use of fluoride remains one of the most effective tools in our dental caries…
Anesthesia The Anxious Patient Dental hygienists are uniquely poised to handle nonsurgical periodontal therapy pain control in the dental office.
Polishing Posing the Polishing Question Due to the risk of abrasion and tooth damage, routine prophylaxis, should be re-evaluated.