Even foods and lifestyle choices that are good for you can contribute to acid erosion.

Alice E. Curran, RDH, DMD, shares her expertise on why dental hygienists always need to be on the lookout for oral cancer, regardless of a patient’s risk factors.

Choosing the right equipment—from instruments to magnification—will help you reduce the risk of musculo skeletal disorders.

Thomas F. Flemmig, Dr med dent habil, MBA, talks to Dimensions about the latest in ultrasonic instrumentation and the rebirth of air polishing.

Patients, periodontists, and dental hygienists all gain the advantages of minimally invasive periodontal surgery.

How prescription medications can affect the safe and effective provision of oral care.

A closer look at the association between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

Proper hand washing protects you and your patients.

As the dental hygienist’s role has grown in esthetic dentistry, understanding vital tooth whitening is essential.

William H. Bowen, MSc, PhD, DSc, discusses the possibility of preventing dental caries before it even begins.