Preventing Caries with Peptide-Based Biogenic Products
This emerging technology may provide a minimally invasive solution to caries prevention and management.
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Improve Patient Outcomes With Fluoride Therapies
A discussion of the characteristics, benefits, and limitations of fluoride-based therapies in the treatment of caries and dentinal hypersensitivity.
What Every Oral Health Professional Needs To Know About the AAP Classification System
The American Academy of Periodontology’s 2017 classification system presents a step forward in the quest for more accurate and timely periodontal assessment, care, and referral.
Disclosing Infectious Disease Status
Although the risk of transmission is low in dental settings, oral health professionals should be knowledgeable of any regulations requiring disclosure of an infectious disease.
Oral Health Effects of Contraceptive Use
Research suggests some birth control methods may increase periodontitis risk.
The Use of Miswak to Improve Oral Health Outcomes
Commonly used in many cultures, miswak is a potential alternative oral hygiene method.
Estrogen and Temporomandibular Disorders
Hormonal fluctuations may be a contributing risk factor for TMD-related pain.
The Oral and Systemic Health Benefits of Arginine
Research demonstrates the effects of arginine in destabilizing biofilm, decreasing enamel demineralization and dentinal hypersensitivity, and supporting remineralization.
Protocol for Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the Dental Setting
Proper training enables oral health professionals to quickly respond to sudden cardiac arrest in dental patients.
Caring For Patients With Spina Bifida
This complex neural tube defect causes a variety of impairments that can impact the delivery of dental treatment.
