As the association between periodontal health, systemic disease, and nutrition becomes more clear, dental hygienists need to expand their knowledge of the effects of diet on immune response.

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Are Lead Aprons Necessary?

Nov 25, 2020

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Perspectives

The Time for Oral Health Equity Is Now

Nov 24, 2020

Dental therapists play an important role in efforts to address racial and ethnic oral health disparities.

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Reevaluation After Scaling and Root Planing

Nov 24, 2020

This information is from the article What Do You Do At The Reevaluation Appointment? By Timothy J. Hempton, DDS. To read the article, click here.

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Communication Is Key In Caries Management

Nov 24, 2020

Risk assessment, effective communication, and self-management goal setting are integral to supporting the oral health of children.

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Reduce Aerosol Risk With Preprocedural Mouthrinse

Nov 24, 2020

The use of a simple antimicrobial preprocedural mouthrinse supports the safe practice of dentistry.

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Purchasing Insurance

Nov 23, 2020

This information is from the article What Type of Insurance Should I Purchase Before Starting Practice? By Michele Carr, RDH, MA. To read the article, click here.

COVID-19

ADA Asserts Dental Care Should Continue as COVID-19 Rages On

Nov 23, 2020

The American Dental Association (ADA) states that dental practices should remain open to serve their patients during the resurgence of the global pandemic, emphasizing the fact that dental care is essential. With the number of COVID-19…