These prominent dental hygienists exemplify different facets of the profession—academia, industry, clinical practice, “mover and shaker,” public health, and research. Their stories are moving, and we hope you are inspired to create your own…

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.

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

This course was developed in part with an unrestricted educational grant from Colgate Palmolive Company and in collaboration with the American Academy of Periodontology.

Are there any new or improved magnetostrictive thin ultrasonic tips that can be used on high power?

These strategies will boost your confidence and improve success rates.

Effective infection control procedures ensure a safe work environment for both patients and practitioners.

I would like to know more about the use of small periodontal files. The files I presently use are too large for my needs.

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene features six outstanding dental hygienists in different career paths—academia, industry, clinical practice, "mover and shaker," public health, and research—to provide a fresh perspective on what dental hygiene…