Anesthesia Maximizing Pain Control The AMSA injection can provide anesthesia with fewer injections and less pain.
Antimicrobials A New Option for Local Delivery Antimicrobials, such as minocycline microspheres, can enhance the effectiveness of mechanical therapy in treating…
Instrumentation Periodontal Instrumentation Transformed The dental endoscope provides an unobstructed view inside periodontal pockets, making thorough debridement more…
Instrumentation Perioscopy—The New Paradigm The dental endoscope creates the opportunity for successful periodontal therapy and offers the dental hygienist a…
Oral Pathology Oral Pathology A complete medical, dental, and family history can provide important clues in the oral pathology diagnostic…
Ultrasonics Update on Ultrasonics Ultrasonic instrumentation is integral to the success of periodontal therapy but its efficacy depends on the skills…
Radiography Advancements in Radiology New technologies have simplified and improved the radiographic process while reducing its risks.
Miscellaneous The Inflammation Connection Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with Robert J. Genco, DDS, PhD, about the link between inflammation, C-reactive…
Miscellaneous Sample Script The following script provides basic guidelines for oral health care practitioners to initiate a conversation with a…
Esthetic Dentistry A BRIGHTER SMILE Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with Van B. Haywood, DMD, an expert on bleaching, about tooth whitening.
