...and Limiting Radiation Exposure. Available at:…

...compounds that interfere with cell-to-cell communication in bacteria. Many higher organisms produce compounds to mount a chemical warfare against pathogens. Some of the compounds work by disrupting the quorum sensing...

...subgingival calculus by evaluating the root surfaces and detecting differences between calculus and the tooth surface, even in the presence of contaminants. SUBGINGIVAL ROOT DEBRIdeMENT Nonsurgical therapy, including supra- and...

...these risk factors can result in painful musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Three of the most commonly diagnosed neck and shoulder disorders among hygienists include:1 Tension neck syndrome (most common) Trapezius myalgia...

...the Dimensions of Dental Hygiene website at www.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com. Recent dental hygiene literature has advocated instrumentation aimed primarily at disrupting and removing subgingival biofilm while minimizing the…

...comparable in efficacy to traditional fluoride gels currently used in dental practice. The FDA and Federal Law The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) administers the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic...

...used. Determining what proportion of time should be spent using ultrasonic instrumentation in combination with manual instrumentation in order to achieve optimum results is also an important factor. What tip...

Placing pit and fissure sealants—the mechanical obstruction of deep fissures by acid etch-dependent bonding of composite resins—is now considered a standard of care to prevent fissure caries. Myths concerning dental...

...common in dental hygiene. Dental hygiene practice has a myriad of ergonomic risk factors, including repetition of wrist and arm movements, restricted hand movements, forceful exertions, uncomfortable body posture held...