...without the challenge of changing self-care habits. Therapeutic mouthrinse is a user-friendly component of a self-care regimen that does not require complex dexterity skills. REFERENCES Ciancio, SG. The making of...

...least 30 seconds.11 Clinicians have several choices when it comes to selecting an antimicrobial prerinse solution. A mild bleach solution of 8 ml bleach to 250 ml of water (or...

...is available by prescription only.3 Over-the-counter rinses containing antimicrobials, such as essential oils4 and cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC),5 are also effective, and can be found in almost every operatory. The antimicrobial...

...provided cost savings in all studies.6 McDonagh et al7 conducted a systematic review to determine the effects of community water fluoridation in comparison to communities without water fluoridation. One of...

...be mindful of these factors before beginning treatment. Periodontal debridement can be effectively accomplished with hand instruments or ultrasonic scalers, but a combination of both is most prudent.3 In order...

...the dentin tubules to hamper transmission of stimulus. FLUORIDE Fluoride is commonly used to manage dentinal hypersensitivity, either alone or with other compounds. Fluoride assists in partial or complete blockage...

...of Dental Hygiene’s online panel of key opinion leaders, including: Jacqueline J. Freudenthal, RDH, MHE, on anesthesia; Nancy K. Mann, RDH, MSEd, on cultural competency; Claudia Turcotte, CDA, RDH, MSDH,...

...they leave the oral prophylaxis appointment.5 In today’s appearance-conscious society, tooth discoloration represents a common dental complaint, and a prophylaxis polishing can effectively address extrinsic stain. As such,…