Miscellaneous Complex Combination The link is clear but new research continues to uncover clues on how tobacco use affects periodontal disease.
Instrumentation The Power of the Probe Using the periodontal probe to detect periodontal destruction is essential to assessment.
Anesthesia Safely Easing the Pain John A. Yagiela, DDS, PhD, shares his expertise on the use of topical anesthetics.
Ergonomics Posture Perfect Noting harmful chair side postures through assessment and observation and making necessary adjustments can make the…
Infection Control Survey Recognize and Report How to detect infectious outbreaks¯caused by terrorism or natural disease eruption and what to do if an outbreak…
Caries Beyond Enamel The incidence of root caries increases with age. James S. Wefel, PhD, shares his expertise on the prevention and…
Instrumentation Reconsidering the Explorer Proper explorer selection and technique are requisite to successful nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
Infection Control Keeping Your Hands Healthy Dimensions of Dental Hygiene talks with John Molinari, PhD, about hand dermatitis reactions.
Miscellaneous Maintaining Health with Age As the elderly population grows, dental hygienists can make a difference in promoting good health by encouraging…
Xerostomia Getting to the Bottom of Dry Mouth Normal salivary physiology, complications, and physical assessment are all part of diagnosing and treating…