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 charged with arsonA dentist was charged with arson for allegedly causing an explosion at his dental practice, which is now permanently closed.OrthodonticsHow testosterone may hurt your chances of straight teethPodcastsPodcast: The essential role of dental office managers as COOsOrofacial PainDo you know which patients are at greater risk of dental pain?Orofacial PainSocial media misinformation and how it can lead to dental pain