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When a Bargain Smile Comes at a High Cost

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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

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Help Older Adults Maintain Their Oral Health

Mar 7, 2013

By promoting healthy behaviors and encouraging prevention, dental hygienists can make a difference in both the oral and systemic health of this patient population.

Esthetic Dentistry

Gummy Smile Correction

Mar 7, 2013

Many treatment options are available for patients who want to improve the esthetics of their smile while reducing excess gingival display.

Miscellaneous

The First Line of Defense

Mar 6, 2013

Dental hygienists play an important role in recognizing the signs of antiresorptive agent-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw.

Oral Pathology

Redefine Risk

Mar 6, 2013

Head and neck cancers associated with human papillomavirus affect many patients who don’t present with the traditional risk factors for oral cancer.

Infection Control

Update on Hepatitis B

Mar 6, 2013

While the incidence of hepatitis B infection is declining, the health risks associated with this “silent killer” remain significant.

Caries

Root Caries Prevention

Mar 6, 2013

As the number of older adults in the United States continues to grow, dental hygienists should be prepared to manage the risk of tooth decay with this population.

Remineralization

Remineralize with Calcium-Based Therapies

Mar 6, 2013

Patients at risk of tooth decay can sway the caries balance toward remineralization with these simple strategies.

Polishing

Polishing Basics

Mar 6, 2013

While the research on tooth polishing is not robust, available evidence suggests that a conservative approach is most effective.

Special Supplements

Sunstar Spotlight: Motivational Interviewing

Mar 5, 2013

This technique may help patients implement behavior change to improve both their oral and systemic health.

Ultradent Products, Inc. Announces Dr. Dan E. Fischer Seminar Dates for Lessons of the Downturn:…

Mar 4, 2013

Ultradent Products, Inc. Announces Dr. Dan E. Fischer Seminar Dates for Lessons of the Downturn Positioning for the Future SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, February 2013 – Ultradent Products, Inc. is proud to announce the 2013 dates for several…