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Xerostomia

Xerostomia Diagnosis and Management

Apr 28, 2020

Early detection and treatment are important to effectively manage this common oral condition.

Anesthesia

Achieving Profound Local Anesthesia

Mar 20, 2020

The use of lesser known injections can offer myriad benefits—from improving patient comfort to providing longer lasting pain relief.

Infection Control

Maintaining Effective Infection Control Protocol

Mar 20, 2020

The safety of clinicians and patients in the dental office rests on adherence to evidence-based infection control standards.

Instrumentation

Improve Your Explorer Technique

Feb 7, 2020

Detecting subgingival calculus deposits is key to ensuring periodontal health.

Sealants

Strategies to Ensure Successful Sealant Placement

Feb 7, 2020

A new technique aims to obtain the cleanest pits and fissures possible, improving sealant effectiveness.

Pediatrics

Supporting Good Nutrition in Children

Feb 7, 2020

Oral health professionals can help ensure a lifetime of oral health by educating children and families about the importance of diet during the developmental years.

Latest Features

How Dental Therapists Are Improving Oral Health Outcomes for Alaska Native Communities

Feb 7, 2020

A new study indicates dental therapists practicing in the Yukon-Kuskokwim (YK) Delta region of Alaska are achieving intended outcomes, expanding access to care, helping to prevent oral disease, and improving quality of life.

Access to Care

Innovations in Scope of Practice

Jan 15, 2020

The career paths for dental hygienists continue to expand, providing  additional professional opportunities and improving access to care.

Infection Control

Protecting Public Health

Jan 15, 2020

In light of declining vaccination rates, oral health professionals need to be knowledgeable about current vaccine recommendations so they can best advise their patients and support public health.

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