Miscellaneous Treating Patients With CREST Syndrome Feb 5, 2016 Dental hygienists are well prepared to help those with this autoimmune disorder maintain their oral health.
Miscellaneous Sleep Disorder Detection in Children Feb 5, 2016 Knowledgeable oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to identify patients early in the disease process.
Miscellaneous Caring for Older Adults Residing in Institutions Jan 5, 2016 This vulnerable population is at increased risk for a variety of oral diseases, including caries, periodontal diseases, and fungal infections.
Miscellaneous Prevent Infective Endocarditis Jan 5, 2016 The debate over whether antibiotic prophylaxis is necessary to prevent this life-threatening infection remains ongoing.
Miscellaneous Promoting Oral Health Among the Visually Impaired Jan 5, 2016 Dental professionals need to be prepared to safely and effectively treat patients with age-related macular degeneration.
Miscellaneous Strategies for Improving Patient Compliance Dec 17, 2015 Helping patients become intrinsically motivated and encouraging their participation in the decision-making process are both important parts of supporting compliance with oral health care instructions.
Miscellaneous Understanding Cerebral Palsy Dec 9, 2015 Children with this neurological disorder experience a variety of signs and symptoms, some of which impact the delivery of dental care.
Miscellaneous Support Oral Wound Healing Nov 16, 2015 The topical application of hyaluronic acid following surgical procedures may encourage oral wound healing.
Miscellaneous The Importance of Health Literacy Nov 9, 2015 The Importance of Health Literacy Patients with low health literacy need targeted interventions to support successful treatment outcomes.
Miscellaneous Supporting Oral Health in Patients with Breast Cancer Nov 9, 2015 Supporting Oral Health in Patients with Breast Cancer Dental hygienists play a vital role in helping these patients maintain their oral health.