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

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Tulsi J. Patel, MHA, RDH

Tulsi J. Patel, MHA, RDH, is an assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in the Department of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene. She is also a clinical instructor for dental hygiene practice courses.

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Implementing the 2017 Periodontal Classification System

Oct 27, 2023

This chairside guide is designed to help clinicians classify and treatment plan according to these guidelines.

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Favorite Topical Anesthetic Is Reintroduced

Mar 26, 2021

Unavailable for the past several years, DycloPro (dyclonine hydrochloride), made by Septodont, is now back on the market.

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Managing Pain With Topical Anesthetics

Oct 18, 2019

Clinicians should be familiar with safe application techniques, contraindications, and possible adverse reactions for this common pain management modality.

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