Calculus Detection Goes High Tech

The DetecTar—a new probe that objectively detects subgingival deposits—could vastly improve treatment and outcomes in periodontal therapy. By Véronique Benhamou, DDS

Improving Your Musculoskeletal Health

Postural, positioning, and stretching strategies for career longevity. By Bethany Valachi, MS, PT, CEAS

The Mini Revolution

Mini-bladed instruments play an integral role in scaling, root planing, and deplaquing during initial and periodontal maintenance therapy. By Barbara A. Long, SDT, RDH, CACE, BGS

Ultrasonics—A New Perspective

Clinical observations on ultrasonic tip selection for initial periodontal therapy. By Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS, Stacy Matsuda, RDH, BS, MS, Gordon L. Pattison, DDS