...plaque surrounding the tooth.16,17 The CPP-ACP complex also acts as a reservoir of bioavailable calcium and phosphate. Under acidic conditions, CPP-ACP releases calcium and phosphate to enhance remineraliza- tion.18 Recently,...

...common oral complaint are far from it. Its effects on the oral cavity range from complete devastation, such as with methamphetamine abusers, to minor irritation that can be addressed with...

...Available at: www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-d/NS_patient-vitamind. Accessed January 20, 2011. Holick M. Vitamin D deficiency. N Engl J Med. 2007;357:266-281. Heaney R. Long-latency deficiency disease: insights from calcium and…

...compromised nutrition. Severity of mucositis is directly related to neutropenia, which is the abnormal decrease in neutrophils (white blood cells). Decreased platelet numbers are also a common complication. The oncologist...

Diode lasers are a new addition to the armamentarium of practicing orthodontists. Dental hygienists will most likely encounter patients with either completed or proposed laser treatment, and they may need...

...is completed.17 Alcohol-free Options Some patients should be using therapeutic mouthrinses but are put off by the alcohol content of many rinses. Alcohol-free options are available that offer comparable oral...

Salivary gland hypofunction, which causes xerostomia, affects between one-fifth and one-third of the adult population, with women at higher risk than men.1 This common complaint can lead to a substantial...

...who come in for “party bleaches.” They want their teeth to look really bright for a special engagement so they come in for an inoffice treatment. These types of patients...

...in the demineralization of tooth structure (enamel and dentin) seen in caries. Saliva and its components, such as bicarbonate, salivary proteins and protein complexes, and calcium phosphate have a strong...