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Timothy J. Hempton, DDS

Timothy J. Hempton, DDS, is an adjunct associate clinical professor and former director of post-doctoral periodontology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and maintains a private practice limited to periodontology and implantology in Dedham, Massachusetts. Hempton is a member of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Editorial Advisory Board.

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Is Laser Therapy Considered Standard of Care in Perio Treatment?

Oct 18, 2019

Is the use of soft tissue diode lasers by dental hygienists considered the standard of care in the treatment of periodontally involved patients (eg, to reduce the number of colony-forming units of pathogenic bacteria in pockets)?

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What Do You Do At The Reevaluation Appointment?

Aug 8, 2019

How long does your office wait after completion of four quadrants of scaling and root planing for reevaluation, and what do you do at that appointment?

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What Are Some Solutions to Resolve Inflammation?

Mar 20, 2019

Do you think it is appropriate for a dentist to tell a patient that the swelling is a direct result of the dental hygienist not cleaning to the base of the pocket?

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Use of Chlorhexidine Following Scaling and Root Planing

Jul 19, 2018

Should chlorhexidine be used after scaling and root planing?

Guest Editorial

Oral Irrigation for Chronic Periodontitis

Jan 1, 2018

While some oral health professionals are wary of recommending oral irrigation for the management of chronic periodontitis, evidence demonstrates it is an effective therapy in reducing inflammation.

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Supporting Implant Health

Jun 1, 2017

While myriad factors can threaten the success of implant therapy, implementing maintenance strategies may support positive outcomes.

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Periodontal Charting

May 10, 2017

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

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Should the 5-week re-evaluation be included with the price of SRP?

Jun 8, 2016

In our office, patients return for a 5-week re-evaluation after localized or full-mouth scaling and root planing (SRP). In the past, our office used a D4910 (periodontal maintenance) code at the reevaluation appointment, which was not…

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What Does The Latest Research Say About Choosing An Instrument For Implant Maintenance?

Jan 12, 2016

What does the latest research say about the safety and efficacy of scaling dental implants?

Miscellaneous

Identify the Risks

May 20, 2011

How to prevent implant complications and failure.

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