Reconnecting Practicing Hygienists with the Nation's Leading Educators and Researchers.

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Timothy J. Hempton, DDS

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

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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.

Miscellaneous

Implant Maintenance

Jan 25, 2011

Technique and tools for effective debridement of artificial anatomy.

Miscellaneous

Addressing Cervical Class V Lesions

Mar 17, 2010

What dental hygienists need to know about the causes of these lesions and possible treatments in order to provide the most comprehensive care to their patients.

Esthetic Dentistry