Antimicrobials Mouthrinses Mouthrinses can be an effective adjunct to mechanical cleaning in the fight against plaque.
Instrumentation Using Files in Periodontal Therapy File application in very tenacious calculus removal and overhanging amalgam restorations can be beneficial for both…
Anesthesia Controlling the Pain Topical anesthesia is an important part of pain management and new uses offer more options for dental hygienists.
Ultrasonics The Evolution of Ultrasonic Therapy Advancements in power driven instrumentation have strengthened its role in progressive periodontal therapy.
Miscellaneous Opening the Door to Opportunity Dental hygienists with master’s and doctoral degrees are in high demand and have career options in many areas, from…
Caries Reversing the Caries Process In an interview with Kathy Phipps, RDH, MPH, DrPH, she discusses the role of dental hygiene in detecting and…
Xerostomia Identifying Those at Risk Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with Mahvash Navazesh, DMD, about the importance of risk assessment and…
Ergonomics Maximize Your Visual Acuity Increased magnification—from loupes to dental microscopes–can boost treatment outcomes, improve diagnostic ability,…
Hypersensitivity The Complexity of Dentin Hypersensitivity Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with David H. Pashley, DMD, PhD, about the mechanics, diagnosis, and treatment…
Sealants Making the Most of Sealant Usage Steps to increase the value of sealants for your patients, from placement to materials.
