Special Supplements Bleeding on Probing Defined A key element in periodontal risk assessment, bleeding on probing is most accurate when used in conjunction with…
Infection Control The Silent Epidemic Dental hygienists can make a difference by educating patients about viral hepatitis.
Esthetic Dentistry Advances in All-Ceramic Restorations Advances in All-Ceramic Restorations With the popularity of nonmetal restorations growing, dental hygienists need…
Miscellaneous Recognize the Oral Signs of Eating Disorders Dental hygienists can serve as the first line of defense in acknowledging the symptoms of these serious health…
Miscellaneous Cultural Competency How to incorporate different cultural beliefs and practices into the dental hygiene process of care.
Miscellaneous Treating Children with Spina Bifida Follow these strategies to provide effective oral health care to pediatric patients with this complex birth defect.
Oral Pathology Detecting Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Dental hygienists can improve health outcomes by recognizing the first symptoms of this genetic disorder.
Ultrasonics Biofilm Removal Is The Key Thomas F. Flemmig, Dr med dent, Dr med dent habil, MBA, shares his expertise on whether ultrasonic instrumentation…
Orthodontics The Orthodontia-Oral Health Connection The treatment of malocclusion may help reduce the risk of premature tooth wear and periodontal diseases.
Ergonomics Stretching for Musculoskeletal Health Dental hygienists can improve their occupational health by incorporating a stretching routine into their daily…