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 accused of sending lewd images to minorsA dentist was arrested for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with minors and sending them lewd photos.TMJ/TMDStop with social media! Your mouth may thank you?Team ManagementWhat it takes to be a great co-worker in the dental professionPatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for keeping your patientsRegulatory UpdatesFDA meeting set to discuss pulling fluoride supplements