Infection Control Regulatory Update Here are tips to ensure compliance with OSHA’s new Revised Hazard Communication Standard.
Special Supplements Sunstar Spotlight: Tips for Treating Facility-Based Patients Dental hygienists are key care providers for these vulnerable populations.
Sealants Minimize BPA Exposure While the benefits of placing dental sealants far outweigh the risks associated with bisphenol A, oral health…
Ergonomics Multifaceted Magnification The same ergonomic tools used by dental hygienists to improve visual acuity may also help patients strengthen their…
Instrumentation Master the Method The use of overlapping, multidirectional strokes in the correct sequence is key to successful instrumentation of…
Xerostomia Synergistic Approach Fluoride therapy, in addition to adjunctive over-the-counter remedies, can help patients with xerostomia relieve…
Mouthrinses Bacteria Management Preprocedural mouthrinsing reduces the number of transmissible microorganisms in dental aerosols—possibly…
Miscellaneous Digital Revolution How the implementation of electronic health records and telehealth is addressing the access-to-care problems faced…
Miscellaneous The Signs and Symptoms of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Though this genetic disorder is relatively rare, the first manifestations often appear in the oral cavity, so…
Miscellaneous Straight Talk About Hookah Smoking A fog of misconceptions surrounds hookah use and its risks to both systemic and oral health.
