Perspectives Partnership Building Oct 1, 2014 Dental service organizations have many benefits to offer to both clinicians and patients.
Perspectives Teledentistry and Mid-Level Providers Oct 1, 2014 In this practice setting, dental hygienists can reach individuals with little access to professional oral health care services.
Perspectives Teledentistry-Assisted Affiliated Practice Model Oct 1, 2014 This innovative program enables Arizona residents to receive necessary dental care through a low-cost, dental hygiene-based approach.
Perspectives Place-Based Model of Care Oct 1, 2014 Providing oral health services to residents of long-term care facilities is another option for expanding the role of dental hygienists.
Perspectives Caring for Kids Oct 1, 2014 Place-based care in schools is an additional practice setting for dental hygienists.
Radiography A Diagnostic Challenge Sep 16, 2014 While a large radiopaque mass of the maxilla could represent a variety of oral health problems, a differential diagnosis is the key to pinpointing the cause.
Instrumentation Anterior Instrumentation Sep 16, 2014 Purposeful assessment, correct instrument selection, and effective technique are key to maintaining health in the anterior dentition.
Miscellaneous Erosive Tooth Wear Sep 16, 2014 Dental hygienists are well positioned to help patients treat and prevent the effects of this common oral health problem.
Infection Control The Evolution of Gloves Sep 16, 2014 This component of personal protective equipment is critical to successful infection control protocol in the dental setting.
Miscellaneous Improving Access to Care Sep 5, 2014 Dental hygienists play an important role in helping disadvantaged populations receive the oral health care they need.
