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This Month’s Features

New technology is changing the way the dental office functions—from digital radiography to practice management. By Dianne L. Sefo, MEd, RDH

Brian Mealey, DDS, MS, discusses the effect of bariatric surgery on type 2 diabetes. By Brian L. Mealey, DDS, MS

An evidence-based approach to keeping the dental operatory safe. By John A. Molinari, PhD, Nancy Dewhirst, RDH, BS

What you need to know when treating patients with blood disorders. By Sandra Nagel Beebe, RDH, PhD

Using sickle scalers subgingivally can be effective for light as well as heavy scaling. By Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS

Keep your body injury-free with these cornerstones of ergonomics. By Jennifer L. Brame, RDH, MS

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