Xerostomia from A to Z

Effective detection and treatment guidelines to improve your patients’ quality of life. By Warden H. Noble, DDS, MS, MSEd, Kalid Aziz, DDS, MS, Eric Salmon, DDS, Karen Edwards, DDS

Protect Your Musculoskeletal Health

Strategies to reduce the risk of injury during off-work hours. By Becca D. Jorde, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA, CERT MDT, JoNell Bly, RDH, BS

Dental Waterline Safety

Tips to ensure the water quality in your practice. By Susan Lynn Tolle, BSDH, MS

The Possibility of Pulsation

A discussion with A. Damien Walmsley, BDS, MSc, PhD, about cavitation and acoustic microstreaming in ultrasonic instrumentation. By A. Damien Walmsley, BDS, MSc, PhD

Bacteremia and Oral Health

Maintaining oral health may be more effective than antibiotic prophylaxis in reducing the risk of bacteremia. By Gen Benoit, RDH, MEd, Ruth Tornwall, RDH, MS, Frieda Atherton Pickett, RDH, MS

Educate Your Patients About HPV

Dental hygienists can serve as the first line of defense in detecting and treating oral human papillomavirus. By Constance R. Sharuga, RDH, PhD, Tabitha Price, RDH, MPH, Deborah Dotson, RDH, PhD

Antibiotics and Dental Biofilms

The complexity of dental biofilms interferes with the ability of antibiotics to penetrate these destructive bacterial communities. By Inessa A. Levitt, BA, Richard L. Gregory, PhD

9 Myths About Caries Prevention in Older Adults

New research discredits the traditional emphasis on restorative care for older patients—paving the way for more effective prevention strategies. By Dona R. Roberts, RDH, Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, BSDH, DMD