Entering the Field of Orthodontics

A dental hygiene educator shares her experience about a career shift into this dental specialty. By Terri Tilliss, RDH, PhD

Protecting Our Youngest Patients

The benefits of fluoride outweigh its risks in the prevention of caries in very young children. By The Editors

Automate Your Probing Process

How technological advances are changing the way probing depths are measured and recorded. By Kristin H. Calley, RDH, MS, Kathleen O. Hodges, RDH, MS

Tips for the Practical Use of Radiography

How to produce high-quality radiographic images while protecting yourself and your patients. By Lynn Marsh, RDH, EdD

Salivary Diagnostics

Saliva-based diagnostic methods have the potential to improve the detection of oral diseases and accelerate clinical decision making. By Jennifer Tran, BA, Daniel Malamud, PhD

Bruxism in Children

Research on the etiology of bruxism is mixed and the prevailing treatment of bruxism in children is “wait and see.” This overview sheds some much-needed light on this common problem. By Rochelle G. Lindemeyer, DMD

How Much Is Enough?

New thinking about vitamin D testing and supplementation will improve your patients’ oral and systemic health. By Margaret Lemaster, BSDH, MS, Catherine S. Seifert, RDH, BS