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January 2010

It's another year...how did that happen?? Welcome to 2010, and a new year of informative, useful articles from Dimensions! We're starting the year off right with a wide variety of topics to enhance your professional knowledge. This issue has articles on ultrasonic instrumentation, polishing esthetic restorations, Pilates exercises for better core strength, effective local anesthesia delivery, and addressing adverse drug events. Our two CE articles focus on instrument sterilization and the oral effects of multiple sclerosis. Along with Product Profiles and our regular Departments, this first issue of the new year has something for everyone. And to top it all off, be sure to read the special Guest Editorial by Dr. Esther Wilkins. Happy 2010—it's going to be a great year!
This Month's Features

Polishing Esthetic Restorative Materials
The successful maintenance of esthetic restorations.
By Caren M. Barnes, RDH, MS

Optimizing Ultrasonic Instrumentation
Magnetostrictive ultrasonic insert selection and correct technique in periodontal therapy.
By Kathleen O. Hodges, RDH, MS, and Kristin H. Calley, RDH, MS

The Core of Ergonomic Practice
Practicing Pilates to develop and maintain strong core muscles.
By Susan S. Parker, RDH, MEd, MBA

Addressing Adverse Drug Effects
The common indirect oral effects caused by drugs and the appropriate treatment modifications necessary to ensure the safe treatment of patients in the dental office.
By Frieda Atherton Pickett, RDH, MS, and Constance R. Sharuga, RDH, PhD

Comfort Is Key
Three steps to ensuring patient comfort during local anesthesia delivery.
By Gwen Essex, RDH, MS, EdD

Instrumentation Sterilization
A systematic approach to dental instrument processing.
By Eve J. Cuny, BA, MS

The Oral Implications of MS
Effectively providing dental care to patients who have multiple sclerosis.
By Marlaina J. Reich, RDH, BAS, and Patricia R. Campbell, RDH, MS

Product Profiles
An ongoing feature in Dimensions, our product profiles provide the information you need about the products you use in your practice and those you recommend to your patients.

Cadbury Adams
Sunstar Americas Inc
Plak Smacker
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
P&G Professional Oral Health

Departments

Editor's Note
Happy Birthday Dr. Wilkins!
By Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS


News & Industry Info
Letter to the Editor, New Types of Dental Professionals, National Museum of Dentistry...

New CE Series Sponsored by Colgate, Marketing Materials from DTA, Greener Practice with the Eco-Dentistry Association

Research Report
Oral Bacteria ID, Denture Care, Cardiovascular Risk, Hypersensitivity, Tooth Replacement, Genetics and Gingivitis

Guest Editorial
On the Way to 100
By Esther M. Wilkins, RDH, DMD

Marketplace

Tips on Technique
Communicating with Baby New Year vs. Father Time
By Jill Rethman, RDH, BA

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