The ADHA is working toward ensuring the growth, health, and vitality of the profession but the destiny of dental hygiene rests with hygienists themselves.

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with Michael Rethman, DDS, MS, and Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, about the importance of collaboration between periodontists, dental hygienists, and general dentists in providing the best possible patient care.

Mouthrinses can be an effective adjunct to mechanical cleaning in the fight against plaque. 

File application in very tenacious calculus removal and overhanging amalgam restorations can be beneficial for both clinician and patient.

Topical anesthesia is an important part of pain management and new uses offer more options for dental hygienists.

Several factors-including scalpel biopsy-are used when making a definitive diagnosis on conditions caused by tobacco use.

Advancements in power driven instrumentation have strengthened its role in progressive periodontal therapy.

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with Mahvash Navazesh, DMD, about the importance of risk assessment and prevention in managing xerostomia.

Increased magnification—from loupes to dental microscopes–can boost treatment outcomes, improve diagnostic ability, and mitigate musculoskeletal health risks.

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with David H. Pashley, DMD, PhD, about the mechanics, diagnosis, and treatment methods for sensitive teeth.