On October 8, Dr. Esther Wilkins sent me an email announcing great news— the governor of Massachusetts signed a bill into law adding local anesthesia administration to the dental hygienist's scope of practice.

This month marks the third anniversary of the terrible fall day that each of us remembers so vividly. Like other shattering events, we can recall exactly what we were doing, who we were with, and how we felt on September 11.

Growth is an important concept in dentistry and dental hygiene. It creates new treatments, better trained clinicians, and furthers the oral health of this country.

Yesterday, Esther Wilkins, RDH, DMD, and I spoke to an audience of 250 dental hygienists in San Francisco for International Dental Seminars. Esther spent the morning giving a great update on periodontal disease, caries, remineralization…

At Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, we consistently strive to better serve our readers. This issue is no exception with the introduction of the Annual Purchasing Guide; a comprehensive directory of the product manufacturers, distributors, and…