Caren M. Barnes[email protected]PeriodonticsTo polish or not to polish?A veteran hygienist describes a simple solution to the ages-old dilemma presented by selective polishing.January 2, 2011Hygiene ToolsWhat is microsonic scaling?Don't be alarmed if you haven't heard of microsonic scaling or don't know what it is. Turns out it's something dental practitioners already use every day, according to Caren Barnes, a dental hygienist and professor of dental hygiene at the University of Nebraska.December 21, 2010Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesParents seek criminal probe after toddler dies following dental procedureThe parents of a 2-year-old who died after a dental procedure are calling for a criminal investigation into their son's death.Oral BacteriaResearchers fight bad breath with a donor bacteria transplantMarketingDon't spend another dollar on dental marketing until these things are in placeLegal IssuesBoard imposes $5,000 fine on Iowa dentistSponsor ContentPrecise finishing control