Reducing Demineralization Risk
Sports and energy drinks are designed to prevent dehydration and replenish energy, but they also contribute to the demineralization of tooth enamel.
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Root Caries Prevention and Treatment
Oral health professionals need to be knowledgeable about this common oral condition and understand which patient populations are at greatest risk.
Reduce the Risk of Work-Related Injury
Ergonomic interventions may help dental hygienists protect their musculoskeletal health.
Polishing Update
Innovative ideas add a new dimension to one of dental hygiene’s most long-standing procedures.
Advances in Caries Detection
Adjunctive technologies can help oral health professionals detect caries lesions in their earliest stages.
Balance the Scales
Calcium phosphate technologies may support the remineralization process, thereby helping to ensure the integrity of the tooth surface in the face of mineral loss.
Dental Hygiene in Progress
The profession has a rich and inspiring history, as well as unlimited potential for growth.
Root Caries Prevention
As the number of older adults in the United States continues to grow, dental hygienists should be prepared to manage the risk of tooth decay with this population.
Increase Your Cultural Competence
How to improve communication with a culturally diverse patient population.
Fight Gingivitis with Therapeutic Mouthrinses
Help patients improve their self-care regimens with these important adjuncts to mechanical plaque control.
