Xerostomia The Importance of Saliva Jan 9, 2006 The rate of salivary flow is crucial to the diagnosis and treatment of xerostomia.
Anesthesia The Chronicles of Anesthesia Jan 9, 2006 Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, provides an inside look at the evolution of anesthesia in dentistry and dental hygiene.
Infection Control The Foundation of Infection Control Jan 9, 2006 Following a proper hand hygiene protocol is critical in the prevention of disease transmission.
Miscellaneous The Fattening of America and Its Effect on Oral Health Jan 9, 2006 The alarming rise of obesity, its relationship to dental health, and how hygienists can help.
Editor's Note Editor’s Note: Weighing the Risks Jan 9, 2006 I was scheduled to have spinal fusion surgery on December 5. I cancelled the surgery one week before the date.
