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 IssuesPatient arrested for threatening to kill dental employeeAn angry dental patient was taken into custody for allegedly making death threats to an office staff member.Dental HygieneWant better periodontal health outcomes? Make it personal.Smile DesignDr. Tom Giacobbi: Master matrix bands for perfect fillingsSmile DesignCase study: The temporary material dentists needSponsor ContentPrecise finishing control