Sensitivity Assistance
Help your patients find relief from dentinal hypersensitivity with these current treatment options.
By Morey J. Gendler, DDS, and Mark S. Wolff, DDS, PhD
Stretching for Musculoskeletal Health
Dental hygienists can improve their occupational health by incorporating a stretching routine into their daily practice.
By Howell Tapley, PT, PhD, OCS
The Orthodontia-Oral Health Connection
The treatment of malocclusion may help reduce the risk of premature tooth wear and periodontal diseases.
By Dianne L. Sefo, RDH, BA
Biofilm Removal Is the Key
Thomas F. Flemmig, Dr med dent, Dr med dent habil, MBA, shares his expertise on whether ultrasonic instrumentation offers additional benefits beyond biofilm removal.
Focus on Mouthrinses
This informative table provides details about the therapeutic and cosmetic mouthrinses currently available.
Detecting Hereditary Hemorrhagic
Telangiectasia 
Dental hygienists can improve health outcomes by recognizing the first symptoms of this genetic disorder.
By Sherri M. Lukes, RDH, MS
Treating Children with Spina Bifida
Follow these strategies to provide effective oral health care to pediatric patients with this complex birth defect.
By Faizan Kabani, RDH, BSDH, and Maria Anderson, RDH, BSDH, MS
Cultural Competency
How to incorporate different cultural beliefs and practices into
the dental hygiene process of care.
By Tara L. Newcomb, BSDH, MS, and Tracee L. Sokolik, RDH, BSDH, MS(c)
The AP Debate Continues
Clinicians must rely on available recommendations and professional
collaboration when determining whether to use antibiotic prophylaxis
before treating patients with prosthetic joint replacements.
By Tanya Rouleau, DMD, and Andrea Herman, RDH