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Hygiene Connection Excessive Gum Chewing May Cause Headaches Feb 7, 2014 Excessive Gum Chewing May Cause Headaches While chewing sugarless gum can offer oral health benefits, excessive gum chewing may raise the risk of chronic headaches among teenagers, according to a new study, “The Influence of Excessive…
Oral Pathology Treatment of Peri-Implant Mucositis Feb 6, 2014 A comprehensive nonsurgical approach is the best defense against this aggressive threat to gingival health.
Fluoride Defenders of Community Water Fluoridation Feb 6, 2014 Oral health professionals should be ready to advocate for this important component of caries prevention efforts.
Radiography Decoding Digital X-Rays Feb 6, 2014 Clinicians must remain up to date on their anatomy knowledge and diagnostic skills to effectively interpret radiographs.
Instrumentation Hone Your Sharpening Technique Feb 6, 2014 Technique, routine, workstation setup, and maintenance are all integral parts of an effective sharpening regimen.
Caries Establish a Dental Home Feb 6, 2014 A collaborative approach is needed when encouraging parents/caregivers to seek professional oral health care for their children before age 1.
Oral Pathology The Dangers of Betel Quid Chewing Feb 4, 2014 This addictive habit, popular in Southeast Asia and India, negatively impacts the oral cavity.
Oral Pathology Tricho-Dento-Osseous Syndrome Feb 4, 2014 A form of ectodermal dysplasia, this genetic disease asserts a variety of effects on the oral cavity.
Caries Evaluating Caries Risk Feb 4, 2014 Clinicians must assess each patient’s risk for developing decay in order to effectively implement a caries prevention program.
Miscellaneous Recognize the Signs Feb 4, 2014 Oral health professionals are in an ideal position to identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
