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Stacy Matsuda, RDH, BS, MS

Stacy Matsuda, RDH, BS, MS, is a clinical instructor at Oregon Health & Science University School of
Dentistry in Portland and has been in periodontal practice for more than 35 years. She directs the Pacific NW
Institute, working with faculty and clinicians to advance the standard of care in nonsurgical therapy through courses
and faculty development. Matsuda is a recipient of the Hu-Friedy/American Dental Hygienists’ Association Master
Clinician Award. She is also a Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Editorial Advisory Board member

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Reducing the Likelihood of Burnished Calculus

Mar 31, 2020

I am about to graduate from dental hygiene school. I was taught that the current standard of care is to avoid creating glassy, smooth surfaces. However, one instructor in the clinic suggested that all surfaces should be glassy and smooth.…

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Locally Delivered Antibiotics and Periodontal Maintenance

Jan 1, 2018

While treating a periodontal maintenance patient, a substitute dental hygienist suggested that locally delivered antibiotics (LDA) should not be placed without first performing scaling and root planing. This patient had undergone scaling…

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Overcoming Patient Objections

Feb 15, 2017

The Ask the Expert column features answers to your most pressing clinical questions.

Latest Features

Decision Making in Ultrasonic Instrumentation

Jan 18, 2017

Sufficient power, proper adaptation, and appropriate stroke activation are integral to successful use of this modality.

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Improving The Effectiveness of Self-Care Regimens

Aug 11, 2016

What is the best daily oral hygiene routine for patients with periodontal attachment loss?

Instrumentation

Strategies for Success

Jan 13, 2016

Removing tenacious calculus deposits requires a complementary approach that includes both ultrasonic and hand instrumentation.

Instrumentation

The Importance of Complete Root Coverage

Oct 16, 2015

When using ultrasonic instrumentation, the entire root surface must be meticulously debrided in order to achieve successful outcomes.

Instrumentation

A New Approach

Feb 18, 2015

The implementation of remedial maintenance instrumentation may help clinicians improve periodontal therapy outcomes.

Latest Features

Prevent Cement-Associated Peri-Implantitis – Bonus Content

Nov 17, 2014

Stacy A. Matsuda, RDH, BS, MS, discusses this serious threat to implant viability and what can be done to prevent it.

Miscellaneous

Prevent Cement-Associated Peri-Implantitis

Nov 17, 2014

Stacy A. Matsuda, RDH, BS, MS, discusses this serious threat to implant viability and what can be done to prevent it.

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