Preventing Infectious Endocarditis

An update on the American Heart Association prophylactic guidelines. By Dianne L. Sefo, MEd, RDH

Decision Making and Local Anesthesia

Selecting the most appropriate local anesthetic agent. By Carlene Paarmann, RDH, MEd

From Diamonds to Transducers

Stephen K. Harrel, DDS, shares his expertise with Dimensions on ultrasonic scaling and tips. By Stephen K. Harrel, DDS

Managing the Risk of Caries

New horizons for dental hygiene in caries risk assessment and management (CAMBRA). By Elena Francisco, RDH, RDHAP, MS, Shelly Azevedo, BSDH, MS, CEAS, Lucinda J. Lyon, RDH, DDS, EdD, Paula D. Watson, RDHAP, BS, MS, Deborah Johnson Horlak, RDH, BS, MA, Douglas A. Young, DDS, EdD, MBA, MS

Maternal Infection – Understanding the Threat

What the evidence says about the relationship between periodontal infection and preeclampsia. By Casey Hein, BSDH, MBA