The Caries Balance

With an in-depth understanding of the caries process, dental hygienists can lead the fight to reduce or eliminate caries. By John D.B. Featherstone, MSc, PhD

Craniofacial Birth Defects—Implications for the Dental Team

Providing oral health care to patients with these disorders requires an understanding of their special needs. By Harold C. Slavkin, DDS (Deceased)

Promoting Prevention

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with Philip Weinstein, PhD, about strategies for preventing early childhood caries—from fluoride varnish application to motivational interviewing. By Philip Weinstein, PhD

Practice Solutions: The Right of Refusal

Dealing with patients who decline radiographs. By Rebecca S. Wilder, RDH, MS