The Keys to Successful Power Instrumentation

The dental endoscope sheds important light on the tenets of safe and effective ultrasonic instrumentation technique. By Nancy Kiehl

Reduce White Spot Lesions

Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment are predisposed to early caries development. Here’s how to help your patients prevent incipient tooth decay. By Ahmed Ghoneima, DDS, PhD, Katherine Kula, MS, DMD, MS

Mind Over Matter

Effective psychological pain and anxiety management techniques can help patients who are averse to needles and injections receive the dental treatment they need. By Arthur C. DiMarco, DMD, Kathy Bassett, RDH, MEd, Jackie Foskett, RDH, BA, CH

Strategies for Addressing Bruxism

Dentinal hypersensitivity often accompanies bruxism. Here’s how to help patients manage this condition. By Ronald E. Goldstein, DDS

A Closer Look at the Evidence

Recent controversy over the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease has created confusion among both patients and health professionals. By Wenche S. Borgnakke, DDS, MPH, PhD

Screening for Sleep Problems

Dental hygienists can help improve their patients’ systemic health by noting the early symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. By Diane P. Kandray, RDH, MEd, Mary Yacovone, RRT, MEd

Oral Health and Stroke

Dental hygienists play an important role in the promotion and maintenance of oral health in patients recovering from stroke. By Jana Kay Mannen, RDH, MSDH

Team Approach

Dental hygienists can make a difference in the oral health of children with special health care needs by serving as members of the pediatric feeding team. By Merri L. Jones, RDH, MSDH