Due to the risk of abrasion and tooth damage, routine prophylaxis, should be re-evaluated.

How enamel creates a beautiful smile and has the possibility of regeneration.

Ronald E. Goldstein, DDS, discusses the etiology and treatment of intrinsic stain, from fluorosis to tetracycline staining.

Brush up on your instrument sharpening skills with this primer on manual sharpening technique.

How biofilms communicate has been uncovered, providing a strategic advantage in the war against biofilm proliferation. J.W. Costerton, PhD, MS, explains what this means for dentistry and dental hygiene.

The relationship between risk factors for oral cancer and what this means for the dental hygienist are discussed with Sol Silverman, Jr, MA, DDS.

Donna Stach, RDH, MEd, talks about the most efficacious use of ultrasonic instrumentation.

Samuel W. Oglesby, DDS, MA, shares his expertise on the relationship between dentin hypersensitivity and endodontic problems.

A close up look at the use of magnification in dentistry and dental hygiene.

William Giannobile, DDS, MS, DMedSc, discusses how tissue engineering is changing the practice of dentistry, making restorations passé and regeneration possible.