Our instruments are sharpened once per month at best. What is the average lifespan of hand instruments that are used and sterilized at least twice per day?

I want to give a child the best chance of reversing the lesions with fluoride but I am concerned about exposing her to too much fluoride. What is the correct protocol?

Are there laws governing how many patients a dental hygienist can treat per day and whether he or she should be provided with a daily patient schedule?

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How often do medical histories need updating?

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One of the dental hygienists in the private practice where I work took a lunch break and never returned, even though she had several patients scheduled for the afternoon. Is this considered patient abandonment?

Could you provide an example of appropriate documentation by a dental hygienist after the administration of local anesthesia?

I have seen prophylaxis pastes advertised that claim to whiten teeth while polishing. Are these worth a try?