Volume 44, Issue 2 (March 2024)

Guided biofilm therapy is a predictable, evidence-based practice that is changing the way RDHs think and provide patient care. Patients reap the biggest rewards.

The three local anesthetics dental hygienists most commonly administer have advantages and disadvantages that make them suitable (or unsuitable) in certain clinical situations...

Understanding the role of succinate in oral health opens new avenues for innovative strategies to manage and prevent the progression of periodontal disease. Here’s what you need...

Dental anomalies can set the stage for a cascade of issues such as increased cavity risk, enhanced plaque retention, and accelerated tooth wear. This guide will help you identify...

Why are we ignoring standard protocols for wound care that medicine has used for years? Kathryn Gilliam shares evidence-based practices you can consider implementing in your practice...

Hand instruments are not stressed much in dental hygiene anymore, but incorporating them into your armamentarium will lead to better patient care.

Details, details. Does the autoclave paper go up or down? Amanda Hill answers this question and more as she shares some evidence-based SOPs for instrument sterilization that you...

If someone poured you a drink straight from your air/water syringe, would you hesitate to drink it? Here are three steps you can take to ensure the water in your dental office...

There continues to be a divide between the medical and dental spheres, but interprofessional education can play a pivotal role in closing the chasm between the two professions...

Serving geriatric patients can be a profitable part of your practice. Here are some considerations for treating this patient population while still making money.

Obese patients present ergonomic challenges for dental hygienists. To avoid injury, gently guide patients about how they can help during their appointment.