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The Varicella Zoster Virus

Mar 20, 2020

...history of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia. In: Herpes Zoster: Postherpetic -Neuralgia and Other Complications. In: Watson C, Gershon A, Oxman M, eds. Herpes Zoster: Postherpetic Neuralgia and Other Complications....

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When Perio Isn’t Perio

Mar 20, 2020

...with the very real possibility of losing my job. And that’s a tough place to be, no matter how long someone has been in practice. However, I kept coming back...

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Developing Dentition

Mar 20, 2020

...and systemic discomfort, as it is a combination of trauma, inflammation, and healing. During the teething process, immunoregulatory events enable the tooth’s eruption pathway to occur through the bone and...

Xerostomia

Xerostomia Diagnosis and Management

Apr 28, 2020

...open and clear communication with patients is essential to their well-being. Patients with xerostomia require dental hygienists to detect this common disorder early and provide coordinated management for positive health...

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What Are the Contraindications to Chlorhexidine Use

May 26, 2020

...effective.2,3 CHG is available in the US only by prescription. The only absolute contraindication to CHG mouthrinse use is hypersensitivity to CHG or to any components found in the product...

Maryland Allows Dental Hygienists to Prescribe and Administer Medications in Limited Circumstances

Jun 12, 2020

...to prescribe topical and systematic types of prescription or over-the-counter fluoride preparations, topical antimicrobial oral rinses, and ibuprofen, not to exceed 600 mg every 6 hours for 3 days after...

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Shingles Prevention

Jun 23, 2020

...This condition typically affects individuals older than age 50. Symptoms may be extremely painful and can significantly interfere with daily activities. Oral health professionals may encounter an individual with shingles...

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Addressing Dry Mouth

Jul 14, 2020

...improve quality of life for those with this common condition. Photo Credit: vchal / iStock / Getty Images Plus Causes of Xerostomia Symptoms of xerostomia are caused by changes in...

Remineralization

What Advice Can Be Offered to Patients with Soft Tooth Enamel?

Aug 14, 2020

...help remove daily extrinsic stains that develop over time. These particles come in various shapes and sizes, and cause different amounts of abrasivity. Abrasivity of particles in toothpaste wasn’t assessed...

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Supporting Enamel in Soft Drink Consumers

Sep 4, 2020

...toothpastes contain particles that help remove daily extrinsic stains that develop over time. These particles come in various shapes and sizes, and cause different amounts of abrasivity. Abrasivity of particles...