Miscellaneous Treating Patients with Lupus Following are simple strategies to help patients with this autoimmune disorder maintain their oral health.
Special Supplements Healthy Hands By improving the ergonomics of clinical practice, dental hygienists can reduce the risk of career-ending injuries.
Remineralization Balance the Scales Calcium phosphate technologies may support the remineralization process, thereby helping to ensure the integrity of…
Ultrasonics Control the Aerosol Risk Precautions must be taken to ensure both clinician and patient safety during ultrasonic instrumentation.
Anesthesia Update on Maximum Recommended Dosages for Local Anesthesia Clinicians should be aware of current Food and Drug Administration-approved recommendations when determining the…
Orthodontics Support Orthodontic Treatment Success Dental hygienists play an integral role in helping orthodontic patients maintain adequate oral hygiene—a necessity…
Xerostomia The Relationship Between Facial Paralysis and Xerostomia I have consistently observed the presence of xerostomia among patients with facial paralysis. Is there an…
Miscellaneous Treating Patients with Cystic Fibrosis As the number of adults living with this genetic disorder increases, dental hygienists should be prepared to…
Radiography Strategies for Effective Interpretation of Radiographs Redefining diagnostic skills and refreshing their knowledge of anatomy will help dental hygienists recognize the…
Miscellaneous Gingival Enlargement and Medication Use In order to effectively address this type of gingival overgrowth, clinicians must be up to date on which drugs…