Dental hygienists need to understand the dynamics of hypersensitivity in order to best advise their patients.

Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS, provides a broad-based look at ultrasonic instrumentation as well as a brief discussion of new products in the ultrasonic armamentarium.

Recognizing and treating this rare oral lesion.

With many patients on a low-dose aspirin regimen, dental hygienists need to know how and why aspirin is used.

Van B. Haywood, DMD, shares his expertise on the important role of the dental professional in tooth whitening treatment with Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.

An update on effective approaches in the control of dental caries.

Dental hygienists need to understand how air polishing technology works and the proper technique for application in order to produce positive outcomes in patient care.

Personal protective equipment is a key component of effective infection control in the dental operatory.

Robert J. Genco, DDS, PhD, discusses the future of oral/systemic links—from pancreatic cancer to Alzheimer’s disease.

How to find international employment as a dental hygienist.