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 IssuesDentist claims he was fired amid concerns over mercury fillingsIn a whistleblower lawsuit, a dentist says he was fired for raising concerns about mercury-containing tooth fillings in state prisoners.ImplantsThese implants may be best for patients with severe bone atrophyDental PracticeCalmer dental visits may be on the horizonPodcastsPodcast: Does evidence-based dentistry still matter?Team ManagementWhat should your office manager be doing?