As dental hygienists, we've tried many ways to motivate patients to maintain their periodontal health. And you can see from this Purchasing Guide issue, there are myriad products to help us provide the best patient care.
I am starting a position in a practice that serves a large number of patients who are medically compromised due to infectious diseases. I know wounds and needle sticks that occur during dental procedures are a common avenue of pathogenic…
Research shows that patients who receive hemodialysis due to end-stage kidney disease are at increased risk of oral disease, and they often have limited access to professional oral health services.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Editorial Advisory Board member Cynthia C. Gadbury-Amyot, MSDH, EdD, received the Alfred C. Fones Award at the American Dental Hygienists' Association Annual Session in June in Las Vegas.
Dental Stem Cells Promote Retinal Regeneration, New Study Shows Vision loss can have devastating consequences—affecting individuals’ ability to remain independent and negatively impacting their quality of life. Some of the most common…
Saliva Protects Against Toxins in Coffee, Tea More than half of American adults drink at least a cup of coffee or tea every day. The negative effects of the plant chemicals found in coffee, tea, and other foods and flavorings
Propofol and Nitrous Oxide May Avoid Sedation Hypotension Many medications have adverse side effects, and propofol sedation in dental practice is no exception. A decrease in arterial blood pressure is common when using this sedative, and…
New Agent Shrinks Cancer, Leaves Healthy Tissues Untouched Head and neck cancer is aggressive and is often treated with a powerful combination of radiation and chemotherapy. While this approach may be successful, it can also damage healthy…
ADHA and the MLB Some readers were wondering why American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) was not one of the organizations signing the letter to Major League Baseball (MLB) asking the league to eliminate the use of tobacco from the…
