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Missouri Pushes New Dental Assistant Role Into Periodontal Care

Periodontal Diseases Prevalence Dramatically Underestimated

Oct 20, 2010

Periodontal Diseases Prevalence Dramatically UnderestimatedDifferences between the types of testing used to detect periodontal diseases in the United States have reportedly resulted in estimates of the diseases’ prevalence to be less than…

Xerostomia

Xerostomia from the Beginning

Oct 20, 2010

We explore dry mouth’s etiology, symptoms, and methods of diagnosis.

Miscellaneous

How to Serve Those With Special Needs

Oct 19, 2010

Follow these guidelines in treating patients with Fragile X syndrome and Down syndrome in general dental practice.

Miscellaneous

Pulsation and Pressure

Oct 19, 2010

Oral irrigation can help your patients improve their self-care routine.

Ultrasonics

Advances in Ultrasonics

Oct 19, 2010

New design features in both ultrasonic scalers and tips improve performance and provide ergonomic benefits for practitioners.

Caries

Caries Management with Calcium Phosphate

Oct 19, 2010

Expand your caries armamentarium with these technologies.

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Perio and Pregnancy—Is There A Link?

Oct 18, 2010

M. John Novak, BDS, LDS, PhD, discusses the association between adverse pregnancy outcomes and periodontal diseases.

Anesthesia

Achieve Anesthesia Success in the Mandible

Oct 18, 2010

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with noted expert Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, about overcoming obstacles in mandibular anesthesia.

Henry Schein Cares Relief Efforts in Haiti, Chile, China and Pakistan Continue

Oct 5, 2010

Henry Schein Cares Relief Efforts in Haiti, Chile, China and Pakistan Continue Cash donations to 17 organizations will supplement initial $1 million contribution of medical supplies by Company and supplier partners for Haitian relief…

The Eco-Dentistry Association™ Partners with Industry Leaders to Showcase Green Dentistry’s Future…

Oct 5, 2010

The Eco Dentistry Association™ Partners with Industry Leaders to Showcase Green Dentistry’s Future at ADA in Orlando“Green Lounge” Will Feature Eco Friendly Product Demos, Educational Programming & Green Dentistry Give AwaysBerkeley,…