Infection Control Tips for Effective Surface Disinfection Adhering to regulations and choosing the appropriate product are key to reducing the risk of cross-contamination.
Radiography Optical Coherence Tomography This advanced imaging technology may help improve treatment outcomes, as well as support patient education.
Antimicrobials Combating the Periodontitis Epidemic Rebecca Wilder, RDH, MS, discusses the importance of antimicrobial toothpastes in the fight against plaque and…
Miscellaneous Periodontal Risk Management Assessment and identification of specific risk factors are integral to a comprehensive periodontal examination.
Miscellaneous Working to Improve Access to Care Community health centers play a vital role in improving the health and quality of life of disadvantaged patient…
Miscellaneous Treating Periodontal Diseases with Laser Therapy While several types of lasers are available to oral health professionals, the evidence supporting their use in…
Miscellaneous Provide Comprehensive Care for Patients with Marfan Syndrome Dental hygienists can support the early diagnosis and effective treatment of this genetic disorder.
Caries Advances in Caries Detection Adjunctive technologies can help oral health professionals detect caries lesions in their earliest stages.
Instrumentation Activate Alternative Fulcrums The use of alternative fulcrums enables dental hygienists to apply the multidirectional strokes necessary to remove…
Special Supplements Sunstar Spotlight: Gender Gap Differences in the way chronic craniofacial-oral-dental pain presents in men and women may affect diagnosis,…