Polishing Material Selection and Maintenance Mar 4, 2014 By staying abreast of today’s restorative materials, clinicians will be prepared to safely and effectively care for them.
Miscellaneous Providing Care to Patients with Parkinson’s Disease Mar 4, 2014 Dental hygienists can help improve these patients’ oral health, comfort, and function, as well as their quality of life.
Oral Pathology The Dangers of Betel Quid Chewing Feb 4, 2014 This addictive habit, popular in Southeast Asia and India, negatively impacts the oral cavity.
Oral Pathology Tricho-Dento-Osseous Syndrome Feb 4, 2014 A form of ectodermal dysplasia, this genetic disease asserts a variety of effects on the oral cavity.
Caries Evaluating Caries Risk Feb 4, 2014 Clinicians must assess each patient’s risk for developing decay in order to effectively implement a caries prevention program.
Miscellaneous Recognize the Signs Feb 4, 2014 Oral health professionals are in an ideal position to identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
Caries Expand the Reach of Early Childhood Caries Prevention Jan 9, 2014 Educating parents/caregivers and implementing an interprofessional approach can bolster efforts to improve the oral health of young children.
Miscellaneous The Foundation of Integrity Jan 9, 2014 Understanding the three philosophical frameworks that support moral thinking will help dental hygienists enhance their ethical decision-making skills.
Miscellaneous The New Frontier Jan 9, 2014 The incorporation of telehealth technologies into forensic odontology significantly improves the victim identification process.
Miscellaneous Sleep Apnea Screening in the Dental Office Jan 9, 2014 Oral health professionals play a key role in ensuring that patients with this common disorder receive an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.