Caries Prevention with Sealants
Pit and fissure sealants are an important part of a comprehensive caries prevention plan.
Negotiating Deep Pockets with Ultrasonics
Understanding the anatomy, topography, and calculus type is essential to effective power instrumentation of deep pockets.
Supporting Sealant Retention
Material choice, tooth preparation, and technique are all important components of successful sealant placement.
Managing Dentin Hypersensitivity
By Richard D. Trushkowsky, DDS, FAGD, FICD, FACD, FADM Dentin hypersensitivity is one of the most common painful conditions affecting oral comfort and function.1 The Canadian…
Oral Effects of Cancer Treatment
By Eswar Kandaswamy, BDS and Purnima S. Kumar, DDS, PhD Part 1 of a two-part series. Part two will focus on managing additional oral complications…
Air Polishing for Today’s Dental Hygienist
By Jennifer Harmon, RDH, MS and Jennifer L. Brame, RDH, MS One of the greatest challenges for achieving and maintaining a healthy periodontium is biofilm…
An In-Depth Look at the New Peri-Implant and Periodontal Disease Classification System
By Theodoros Katsaros, DDS, MSD As with any type of oral health care, the progression toward a correct diagnosis when providing periodontal therapy involves data…
Ultrasonic Instrumentation Technique for First Molar Teeth
By Kathleen O. Hodges, RDH, MS First molar teeth present a challenge for clinicians’ professional care and patients’ self-care. Not only do first molars demonstrate…
The Process of Remineralization
By Meghan A. McGuinness, RDH, BS, MA, EdD The process of remineralization remains crucial to preventing caries and arresting incipient lesions.1 As prevention specialists, dental hygienists…