Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Online

June 2007

Did you know that enamel can be regenerated? Don't miss the fascinating article in the June issue of Dimensions by Dr. Hal Slavkin. It will open your eyes to new technologies that can rebuild enamel. This issue also has an update on dental unit waterline contamination, the latest thoughts on polishing procedures, approaches to alleviate sensitivity from tooth whitening, and much more. And... if you've wondered about the use of herbal products for medicinal & oral purposes, the CE article by Leslie Andrews & Ann Spolarich will answer your questions.
Enjoy!

This Month's Features

n Enamel Revisited
How enamel creates a beautiful smile and has the possibility of regeneration.
By Harold C. Slavkin, DDS

n Posing the Polishing Question
Due to the risk of abrasion and tooth damage, routine prophylaxis, should be re-evaluated.
By Inma LaCross, RDH, BSDH, MS

n Brighter, Whiter, Ouch!
Treating whitening-induced dentin hypersensitivity.
By Lisa B. Stefanou, RDH, BS, MPH

n Are Your Waterlines Safe?
Keeping dental waterlines free from colonizing biofilms.
By Shannon E. Mills, DDS

n Focus on Floss PDF
Divided by product category, this informative table presents many of the floss products currently available, including each product’s unique features.

n Detection and Diagnosis
Sol Silverman, Jr, MA, DDS, discusses the basis of an oral cancer diagnosis.

Departments

n Editor’s Note
There’s No Place Like Home
By Jill Rethman, RDH, BA

n News
n From the CE Director
n Industry Info
n Your Marketplace
n Ask the Expert

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