Mouthrinses Protect Implant Outcomes Nov 17, 2014 Therapeutic mouthrinses offer dental hygienists an additional modality during implant maintenance therapy.
Special Supplements Serving Disadvantaged Populations Nov 17, 2014 Public health dental hygienists are dedicated to providing oral care services to those who need it most.
Orthodontics Floss Alternatives Oct 7, 2014 Providing patients with additional options for interdental cleaning can help them maintain oral health.
Anesthesia Pain Control for Pediatric Patients Oct 7, 2014 Clinicians should be well versed in the appropriate methodology, equipment, and drug selection when administering local anesthesia to children.
Instrumentation Strategies for Selecting Ultrasonic Inserts / Tips Oct 7, 2014 Improve instrumentation outcomes by using the correct insert/tip for the task at hand.
Miscellaneous Noncarious Cervical Lesions Oct 7, 2014 Dental hygienists play an important role in the diagnosis and management of these lesions.
Radiography A Diagnostic Challenge Sep 16, 2014 While a large radiopaque mass of the maxilla could represent a variety of oral health problems, a differential diagnosis is the key to pinpointing the cause.
Instrumentation Anterior Instrumentation Sep 16, 2014 Purposeful assessment, correct instrument selection, and effective technique are key to maintaining health in the anterior dentition.
Miscellaneous Erosive Tooth Wear Sep 16, 2014 Dental hygienists are well positioned to help patients treat and prevent the effects of this common oral health problem.
Infection Control The Evolution of Gloves Sep 16, 2014 This component of personal protective equipment is critical to successful infection control protocol in the dental setting.