The Big Picture

Brian Mealey, DDS, MS, talks about the increasing incidence of diabetes, the propensity for many to go undiagnosed, and how these factors affect the practice of dental hygiene. By Brian L. Mealey, DDS, MS

Preventing Shoulder Injuries

Recognizing muscle tightness and reducing muscle imbalance through exercise can keep your shoulders healthy. By Jill L. McNitt-Gray, PhD, Witaya Mathiyakom, PT, PhD

The Critical Component

Effective hand hygiene is a fundamental part of an infection prevention and control program. By Kathy J. Eklund, RDH, MHP, Helene Bednarsh, BS, RDH, MPH

Possible Pitfalls

Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, continues his discussion on complications and local anesthesia. By Stanley F. Malamed, DDS

Xerostomia and the Cancer Patient

Dental hygienists have much to offer patients undergoing radiation to the head and neck regions and chemotherapy treatments, who have a dramatically increased risk of xerostomia. By Nicole Greco, BSDH, MA