Caries Identify Moderate Caries Risk Effective caries risk assessment and management are integral to helping your patients reduce their caries risk.
Miscellaneous Team Approach Dental hygienists can make a difference in the oral health of children with special health care needs by serving as…
Special Supplements A Closer Look at the Evidence Recent controversy over the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease has created…
Hypersensitivity Strategies for Addressing Bruxism Dentinal hypersensitivity often accompanies bruxism. Here’s how to help patients manage this condition.
Anesthesia Mind Over Matter Effective psychological pain and anxiety management techniques can help patients who are averse to needles and…
Miscellaneous Oral Health and Stroke Dental hygienists play an important role in the promotion and maintenance of oral health in patients recovering…
Orthodontics Reduce White Spot Lesions Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment are predisposed to early caries development. Here’s how to help your…
Miscellaneous Screening for Sleep Problems Dental hygienists can help improve their patients’ systemic health by noting the early symptoms of obstructive…
Ultrasonics The Keys to Successful Power Instrumentation The dental endoscope sheds important light on the tenets of safe and effective ultrasonic instrumentation…
Miscellaneous A Call to Action Two Institute of Medicine reports paint a dire picture of oral health and access to care in the United States, but…