The proper application and use of pit and fissure sealants can bridge the oral health gap for the underserved at high risk for caries.

The rate of salivary flow is crucial to the diagnosis and treatment of xerostomia.

Following a proper hand hygiene protocol is critical in the prevention of disease transmission.

The alarming rise of obesity, its relationship to dental health, and how hygienists can help.

In an era of immense change and advancement in the life sciences, dental hygiene can lead the risk assessment movement or get stuck by the wayside.

From administrative applications to intraoral cameras, technological advances can improve detection, documentation, and compliance in the dental arena.

Keeping up to date on the various ultrasonic units and tips available will help you make the most efficacious choice when using ultrasonic instrumentation with your patients.

As an adjunct to floss, interdental cleaning devices can help patients begin a regimen of interproximal biofilm removal.

Marilynn Rothen, RDH, BS, shares her expertise on the value of the natural sweetener, Xylitol, in the prevention of caries and in general health promotion.

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with renowned dental forensic scientist, Gerald L. Vale, DDS, MDS, MPH, JD, about how these dental detectives uncover or corroborate the identity of victims.