Simple Sterilization Strategies

Boost efficiency and safety by incorporating instrument cassettes into your infection control protocol. By Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS

Avoid Low Back Pain

Musculoskeletal disorders, particularly low back pain, are common among oral health professionals. Here are strategies to keep your back healthy. By Karen Kott, PT, PhD, Gayle B. McCombs, RDH, MS

Furcation Invasion

How to identify and treat furcations. By Donna Stach, RDH, MEd

A New Generation of Risk Assessment

These tools can help you identify the risk factors of dental caries and periodontal diseases, thus increasing the possibility of prevention. By Janet Tuthill, RDH, MA

Laser Therapy Basics

How lasers work and what they are used for in the dental operatory. By Susan Lynn Tolle, BSDH, MS, Michelle Sirois, RDH, BSDH, MSDH(c)

Implant Maintenance

Technique and tools for effective debridement of artificial anatomy. By Timothy J. Hempton, DDS, Fred J. Bonacci, DMD, Dianne Lancaster, RDH, BS, Joseph E. Pechter, DMD

Tips for Treating Xerostomia

The third and concluding installment of this comprehensive series details proven ways to care for patients experiencing “dry mouth.” By Paula K. Friedman, DDS, MSD, MPH, Darren Isfeld, DMD