Radiography Radiography Revelations How the use of panoramic radiography may help identify calcified carotid artery atheromas.
Infection Control Separate the Facts from Fiction Implementing the CDC “Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings” can be confusing. Here is…
Caries Nonfluoride Caries Prevention The American Dental Association Council of Scientific Affairs provided a systematic review and evidence-based…
Oral Pathology Rare but Deadly Early detection and treatment are integral to delaying the malignant transformation of proliferative verrucous…
Miscellaneous Risk Assessment for Autoimmune Diseases Dental hygienists can serve as advocates for their patients with autoimmune diseases—from detecting immune system…
Orthodontics Managing the Developing Occlusion Dental hygienists who are well versed in normal and atypical development of the mixed dentition can significantly…
Miscellaneous Power of Omega-3s These essential fatty acids provide both systemic and oral health benefits.
Miscellaneous Irrigate for Oral Health The use of oral irrigation offers a myriad of health benefits, particularly for those with diabetes and dental…
Miscellaneous Dental Detectives Dental hygienists have much to offer the forensic dental team in the postmortem identification process.
Miscellaneous Advancing Dentistry Into Primary Health Care Screening for systemic disease in the dental office may become commonplace with the evolution of salivary…