Dental hygienists need to understand the possible negative effects on the oral cavity caused by medication use in order to provide the best care to patients.

In working with a morbidly obese patient population, dental hygienists have a unique role to play to improve patient health and access to care.

Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, shares his expertise on paresthesia and other sequelae associated with delivering local anesthesia.

The benefits of this alternative sweetener are far reaching, moving beyond caries control.

Using both ultrasonic and manual instrumentation is the most effective treatment protocol when treating periodontal patients.

Exploring internet-based distance learning as a definite education alternative.

Every dental hygienist knows that the “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA) principle is an important concept in radiation safety.

Van B. Haywood, DMD, shares his expertise on treating bleaching-related hypersensitivity.

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with Sol Silverman, Jr, MA, DDS, about technologies that may aid in oral cancer diagnosis.

What you need to know in order to provide the best possible care for patients suffering from this progressive brain disorder.