As diode lasers become more common in orthodontic practice, dental hygienists need to understand their many uses.

I was taught to grasp the curet with a relaxed, curved index finger, but this position makes it difficult to scale with much force. Which type of grasp do you recommend for the scaling of tenacious calculus?

Dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) is a common problem, and its diagnosis is not always straightforward.

There is no standard treatment for dentinal hypersensitivity (DH), but the first step toward effectively managing DH is preventing additional dentinal exposure or "resensitization" of asymptomatic dentin

Sponsored by the Colgate-Palmolive Company, earn up to four CE units with this 16-page supplement that presents evidence-based strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity.

We all share the common desire of a functional, comfortable, and esthetic mouth and dentition.

According to recent surveys of dental professionals, dentinal hypersensitivity is becoming more prevalent.

New technologies can improve the sensitivity of visual methods of caries detection, and help identify lesions in their earliest stages.

How to provide effective periodontal treatment and prevention education to patients with disabilities.

Follow these strategies for effective prevention and treatment of this common ailment.