Dental hygienists are uniquely positioned to identify older adults who are socially isolated or lonely during patient care appointments. Dental hygiene’s core value of beneficence allows clinicians to assess for signs of isolation and…

Periodontal maintenance does not preclude the ensuing use of locally delivered antibiotics (LDA), as needed.

Whether activated charcoal can whiten teeth requires an understanding of the difference between the terms “whitening” and “bleaching,” as well as awareness of the current research and the position of the American Dental Association (ADA) on…

A bleeding disorder is a condition in which the normal blood clotting process is interrupted due to a deficiency or defect of one or more of the clotting factors necessary to form a blood clot. A deficiency/defect of one or more clotting…

This information is from the article Can You Discuss Treatment for Black Hairy Tongue Besides Scraping? By Olga A.C. Ibsen, RDH, MS, FAADH. To read the article, click here.

This information is from the article Pharmacotherapy in Patients With Heart Disease By Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, RDH, PhD, FSCDH. To read the article, click here.

Alzheimer disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes cognition impairment and memory loss, affecting activities of daily living. In the United States, an estimated 4.5 million people have AD and this figure is…

This information is from the article Strategies for Effective Instrument Sharpening by Mary Kaye Scaramucci, RDH, MS. To read the article, click here.

This information is from the article Addressing Precavitated Lesions in Toddlers by Durinda Mattana, RDH, BSDH, MS. To read the article, click here.

Oral healthcare is focused on preventing and treating oral diseases. Periodontal diseases and caries, while largely preventable, are pervasive. In most cases, they can be prevented by controlling plaque biofilm via toothbrushing,…