Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep breathing disorder characterized by severe hypoxia, or periods when an individual does not get enough oxygen during sleep. Upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) is classified beneath the umbrella…
This information is from the article Oral Implications of Gastroesophageal and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Diseases by Jennifer E. Fehrenbacher, LDH, MEd, CDA and Amanda R. Reddington, LDH, MHA, CDA, EFDA. To read the article, click here.
Dental hygienists can play a role in reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with poor nutrition and other lifestyle habits. Increasing evidence of the relationship between physical and oral health emphasizes the urgency of…
This information is from the article Communication Is Key In Caries Management by Man Wai Ng, DDS, MPH and Victoria Grady, RDH, BSDH. To read the article, click here.
This information is from the article Reduce Aerosol Risk With Preprocedural Mouthrinse By Rosette Bravo-Nguyen, RDH, BA. To read the article, click here.
Dental hygienists advocate and promote oral health for their patients and recognize the systemic effects of periodontal diseases. Dental hygienists can also assist their patients by promoting the oral health of their pets. Pet owners need…
This information is from the article When Should I Refer Patients to a Periodontist? By Timothy J. Hempton, DDS and Gayathri M. Shenoy, DMD. To read the article, click here.