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 IssuesDental assistant accused of smuggling $1.5M in drugsA dental assistant was arrested at an airport in Taiwan for allegedly smuggling more than $1.5 million worth of marijuana in her checked suitcase.Alternative Pain TherapiesThe key to dentin hypersensitivity may be in your kitchenImplantsE-cigarettes may affect dental implant integrationLegal IssuesWife pleads guilty to evading taxes for husband's dental practiceSponsor ContentJoin Us for a FREE Webinar November 12