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This Month’s Features
Recent research raises questions about the effectiveness and potential risks of community water fluoridation, prompting renewed discussion on its role in public health.
Mastering Ultrasonic Instrumentation for Stage I Periodontitis
Optimizing ultrasonic instrumentation requires understanding periodontitis staging, selecting the right inserts/tips, and applying proper techniques.
Update on the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
With training, documentation, and compliance, dental practices can smoothly adapt to the new requirements while remaining focused on the health and safety of both patients and clinicians.
Continuing Education
Advances in the Science of Fluoride
Newly formulated stannous fluoride stabilized with nitrate and phosphates offers clinicians a valuable tool in the fight against plaque biofilm.
Strengthening Dentistry’s Quality Assurance
Documentation, patient communication, and risk management are integral to improving care and protecting oral health professionals.
The Hidden Oral-Liver Connection
Growing evidence links periodontal diseases to the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Providing the First Line of Defense Against Sleep Breathing Disorders
Dental hygienists play a critical role in identifying these common issues and facilitating early intervention.
Departments
Editor’s Note
You’ve worked hard to obtain your education, and you’ve taken anywhere from 84 to 120 credit hours to complete a rigorous, focused curriculum.1 You are confident that you’ve graduated with the skills and expertise necessary to safely perform your job. Once in the workplace, you obtain all the needed continuing education credits to maintain your [...]
Ask the Expert
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Products and Services
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The Role of Fluoride Varnish in Senior Patients
Kettenbach’s Profisil Fluoride Varnish offers a wide array of benefits to this population.
Upgrade Your Patients’ Brushing Game
The quip Ultra combines smart technology, sustainability, and customizable power to help patients achieve their best oral hygiene yet.
Newsline + Industry Info
SHIP Award Celebrates Excellence in Hygiene
The American Academy of Dental Hygiene recognizes outstanding graduate dental hygiene students through the SHIP Award, celebrating leadership, mentorship, fellowship, and scholarship in dental hygiene.
