Diet, lifestyle, and poor oral hygiene can tilt the scales toward demineralization, but many strategies are available to support remineralization.

Dental hygienists must be prepared to achieve positive outcomes in periodontal maintenance patients.

Technique plays an important role in enhancing patient comfort during periodontal debridement.

The use of cordless handpieces may help dental hygienists mitigate their risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

In-office treatment of this common dental complaint can provide effective relief.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the most appropriate polishing agent during prophylaxis.

Employing remineralization strategies instead of providing restorative care may be the most prudent approach to saving tooth structure.

Dental hygienists are well positioned to address culturally related risk factors for early childhood caries.

Dental practices that foster safety in the workplace may see improved treatment outcomes and more satisfied patients and employees.

Even though dental hygienists have been successfully administering local anesthesia for more than 40 years, consensus on national education standards and utilization guidelines has yet to be achieved.