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Quiz

Is Povidone-Iodine the Underrated Antiseptic in Dentistry?

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Can Your Patients Hear You?

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AI May Make Chairside Diagnosis of Cognitive Impairment a Reality

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Wisconsin Brings Out Packers’ Favorite to Encourage Oral 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.

New American Eagle Instruments

Jan 21, 2014

New American Eagle Instruments M23 Thin Scaler in XP Technology American Eagle Instruments, Missoula, Mont, manufactures its M23 Thin scalers in patented SHARPEN FREE XP Technology. The M23 Thin allows the operator to expedite scaling…

Two sedation drugs for outpatient dental procedures compared for effectiveness

Jan 21, 2014

Two sedation drugs for outpatient dental procedures compared for effectiveness Anesthesia Progress – The demand for outpatient dental procedures is increasing and, along with it, the requirement for sedatives that meet the needs of both…