Terri Tilliss, RDH, PhD, discusses how dentinal hypersensitivity impedes whitening treatment and what dental hygienists can do about it.

Determining your individual musculoskeletal risk and identifying potential problems can help prevent common work-related injuries.

J. Max Goodson, DDS, PhD, speaks to Dimensions about DNA testing and the future of the dental office as the center of health surveillance.

The safe use of ultrasonic scaling in implant maintenance.

How the use of risk assessment for periodontitis may reduce disease progression.

Understanding the principle and the pros and cons of selective polishing.

Ensuring a safer clinical environment for both patients and practitioners.

Joel Epstein, DMD, MSD, FRCD(C), FDS RCS(E), shares his expertise on the important role that dental professionals play in the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of cancer.

Laurence Chow, PhD, and James S. Wefel, PhD, talk about the workings of the de- and remineralization processes.

Donna Stach, RDH, MEd, discusses strategies for removing veneered calculus with ultrasonic and hand instruments.