Antimicrobials An Evidence-Based Look at Denture Care Jun 10, 2016 Dental hygienists need to remain up to date on best practices for denture care so they can effectively educate patients.
Guest Editorial Vermont Opens the Door To Dental Therapists Jun 8, 2016 New legislation paves the way for improving access to care in this state through the introduction of a new provider model.
Miscellaneous Addressing Aggressive Periodontitis May 17, 2016 This type of periodontitis can be devastating to patients and difficult to treat for clinicians.
Remineralization Strategies for Remineralization May 17, 2016 Diet, lifestyle, and poor oral hygiene can tilt the scales toward demineralization, but many strategies are available to support remineralization.
Miscellaneous Facing the Challenge May 17, 2016 Dental hygienists must be prepared to achieve positive outcomes in periodontal maintenance patients.
Instrumentation Addressing Patient Discomfort During Ultrasonic Instrumentation Apr 8, 2016 Technique plays an important role in enhancing patient comfort during periodontal debridement.
Ergonomics Reducing Muscle Workload Apr 8, 2016 The use of cordless handpieces may help dental hygienists mitigate their risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
Hypersensitivity Chairside Management of Dentinal Hypersensitivity Apr 8, 2016 In-office treatment of this common dental complaint can provide effective relief.
Polishing Polishing Protocol Mar 10, 2016 There are many factors to consider when choosing the most appropriate polishing agent during prophylaxis.
Remineralization Implementing a Minimally Invasive Approach Mar 10, 2016 Employing remineralization strategies instead of providing restorative care may be the most prudent approach to saving tooth structure.