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This Month’s Features
An Alternative Approach With the Gracey 7/8 Curet
When used with appropriate fulcrum placement, this instrument can improve access to pocket depths and proximal surfaces.
Dental sealants remain an integral part of the caries prevention armamentarium.
Dental Hygienists can enhance both their psychological and physical health by participating in this ancient form of exercise.
Antimicrobial Mouthrinses For Plaque and Gingivitis Control
Mouthrinses may be helpful adjuncts to mechanical biofilm removal in efforts to maintain oral health.
Continuing Education
Caring for Patients Who Abuse Methamphetamine
The nonmedical use of this drug significantly impacts oral health.
The Role of Occlusion In the Progression of Periodontal Diseases
Current data suggest that occlusal discrepancies and certain types of occlusal contacts negatively impact periodontal health.
The Blended Approach to Instrumentation
The best patient outcomes are achieved through the tandem use of ultrasonic and hand instrumentation.
The dental videoscope provides direct visualization of nearly undetectable subgingival calculus deposits.
Departments
Editor’s Note
Recently, while reading online, this headline caught my attention: "Dentists to Test Patients' Blood Pressure Under New Program."
Ask the Expert
I have seen prophylaxis pastes advertised that claim to whiten teeth while polishing. Are these worth a try?
Products and Services
Produce Profile: The Gum Health Physical by Colgate
Interactive Digital Tool Supports Patient Compliance
Produce Profile: Orbit® Prophy Paste and Gum Packs by Young Dental and Wrigley
Improve polishing experience with an innovative approach by Young Dental and Wrigley
Produce Profile: Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Connected
Power toothbrush provides customized care
Newsline + Industry Info
Report Examines Tie Between Mercury Exposure and Dental Restorations
The potential negative effects of mercury released from amalgam dental restorative materials and bisphenol A (BPA) leaked from composite resin dental materials have been long debated.
A Tailored Approach to Instrumentation
Dental hygienists, especially those at the top of their skill set, use the blended approach—which combines the use of ultrasonic and hand instrumentation—in order to achieve the best patient outcomes.
OSAP Foundation Receives Grant
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) Foundation is the recipient of a $95,000 grant from the Dental Assistants Foundation.
Mydent Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
Mydent International, Hauppauge, New York, is raising breast cancer awareness through its annual "DEFEND Yourself with Pink" promotion.
New Publication On The Future Of Oral Health Is Released
Scientific American Custom Media, in collaboration with the Colgate-Palmolive Co, launched a new publication, The Future of Oral Heath: Global Challenges, Advances, and New Technologies, at the American Dental Association Annual Meeting in October.
UCSF Professor Awarded $8M For Dental Stem Cell Research
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research recently awarded Ophir Klein, MD, PhD, with one of two inaugural Sustaining Outstanding Achievement in Research (SOAR) grants
Zika Virus May Spread Through Bodily Fluids
Zika virus may be spread through contact with bodily fluids, which include tears, discharge from infected eyes, saliva, vomit, urine, and stool.