Infection Control Remaining Vigilant With the growing risk of exposure to emerging and re-emerging diseases, the dental practice must maintain strict…
Instrumentation Trends In Instrumentation Editor In Chief of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS, discusses advancements in…
Sealants Technique – Sealant Placement Sealants are an important part of preventive care and dental hygienists must be comfortable with their…
Instrumentation Assessment is Key to Implant Success In providing optimal care, soft tissue, bone, and implant restorative components must be routinely evaluated.
Instrumentation Troubleshooting Technique—Sharpening Improving therapeutic outcomes with better sharpening skills.
Fluoride Going Off Label Although not approved by the FDA specifically for caries prevention, when used appropriately fluoride varnish is an…
Anesthesia Up Close In the first installment of a continuing series on anesthesia, Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, shares his expertise on…
Latest Features Importance of the Latest Classification System Dental hygienists may not be aware of the American Academy of Periodontology's 1999 classification system for…