Achieve Anesthesia Success in the Mandible

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with noted expert Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, about overcoming obstacles in mandibular anesthesia. By Stanley F. Malamed, DDS

Perio and Pregnancy—Is There A Link?

M. John Novak, BDS, LDS, PhD, discusses the association between adverse pregnancy outcomes and periodontal diseases. By M. John Novak, BDS, LDS, PhD

Caries Management with Calcium Phosphate

Expand your caries armamentarium with these technologies. By Michelle Hurlbutt, RDH, MSDH

Advances in Ultrasonics

New design features in both ultrasonic scalers and tips improve performance and provide ergonomic benefits for practitioners. By Jennifer L. Brame, RDH, MS

Pulsation and Pressure

Oral irrigation can help your patients improve their self-care routine. By Terri Tilliss, RDH, PhD

How to Serve Those With Special Needs

Follow these guidelines in treating patients with Fragile X syndrome and Down syndrome in general dental practice. By H. Barry Waldman, DDS, MPH, PhD, Paula, Steven P. Perlman, DDS, MScD, DHL (Hon)

Xerostomia from the Beginning

We explore dry mouth’s etiology, symptoms, and methods of diagnosis. By Paula K. Friedman, DDS, MSD, MPH, Darren Isfeld, DMD