Hypersensitivity Tooth Wear and Dentin Hypersensitivity Jun 8, 2009 Etiology, management, and prevention.
Miscellaneous Understanding the Patient with Fragile X Syndrome Jun 8, 2009 To successfully provide oral health care to this special needs population, dental hygienists must be aware of the distinct characteristics of this syndrome.
Antimicrobials The Added Benefit of Antimicrobial Agents Jun 8, 2009 Rebecca S. Wilder, RDH, MS, provides an update on the use of antimicrobials.
Instrumentation Expanding Your Instrument Armamentarium May 11, 2009 The use of extended shank, area-specific instruments in nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
Esthetic Dentistry The Power of Whitening May 11, 2009 This case report illustrates the effects of in-office power whitening on the dentition of a young patient seeking a brighter, whiter smile.
Caries Facing the Caries Challenge May 11, 2009 John D.B. Featherstone, MSc, PhD, talks to Dimensions about the efficacy of fluoride varnish.
Latest Features Trade vs. Generic Apr 13, 2009 What you need to know about how drugs are named in order to maintain accurate drug histories for your patients.
Hypersensitivity The Source of the Pain Apr 13, 2009 Terri Tilliss, RDH, PhD, discusses how dentinal hypersensitivity impedes whitening treatment and what dental hygienists can do about it.
Ergonomics Personal Assessment Apr 13, 2009 Determining your individual musculoskeletal risk and identifying potential problems can help prevent common work-related injuries.
Latest Features The Age of Surveillance Apr 13, 2009 J. Max Goodson, DDS, PhD, speaks to Dimensions about DNA testing and the future of the dental office as the center of health surveillance.