...played by dental hygienists in this key dietetic paper speaks volumes for the need to create and maintain an interprofessional bond in order to enhance patient care. The oral health...

PURCHASE COURSE This course was published in the August 2014 issue and August 31, 2017. The authors have no commercial conflicts of interest to disclose. This 2 credit hour self-study...

...result, leaving the individual unable to completely retract the head to a vertical position. In order for the individual to look up, he/she is only able to raise the eyes...

...available to manage dental anxiety or phobias that are used alone or in combination. These methods include pharmacological, behavioral, and psychological approaches.15 Reducing dental fear must come from the mutual...

...health has significant health consequences. Dental caries is the most common chronic childhood disease—five times more common than asthma, and seven times more common than hay fever.1 More than 51...

...hygiene process of care should be followed (assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and document) with patients who have SCI.10 As with all patients, a comprehensive medical history should be completed prior...

...can be used to implement various yoga poses and stretching throughout the day.14,15 Committing to a routine of physical activity promotes wellness and decreases stress. Start gradually and stay committed....

...is regeneration of the affected structures. The more complex the involved tissue or organ, the more difficult the task of reconstitution. Periodontal regenerative therapies are designed to improve the short-...

...pre-, peri-, and post-treatment imaging). Every effort should be made to reduce the effective radiation dose to the patient, not only for a single exposure, but also for the cumulative...