Healthy Smiles = Healthy Babies

Exploring the link between preterm/low birth weight babies and periodontal diseases. By Cindy Schroeder-Drucks, MA, RDH, CDA,

The Particulars of Piezo

What’s new in piezoelectric ultrasonic units. By Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS

The Anxious Patient

Dental hygienists are uniquely poised to handle nonsurgical periodontal therapy pain control in the dental office. By Jacqueline James Samuels, BA, DDS

Fluoride Facts

The topical and systemic use of fluoride remains one of the most effective tools in our dental caries armamentarium. By Joyce Dais, MPH, MSEd, RDH