PURCHASE COURSE This course was published in the June 2020 issue and expires June 2023. The author has no commercial conflicts of interest to disclose. This 2 credit hour self-study...

...significant component of relieving patient anxiety is through the use of iatrosedation or managing the patient through the oral health professional’s behavior.5 Iatrosedation is a form of communication between the...

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...blade thickness should be considered in order to access the pocket and tissue. The use of standard thick- and large-bladed instruments can cause trauma to the soft tissue when forced...

...knowledge, attitudes and compliance of providers related to disclosing their infectious disease status to patients. In order to protect patient health and safety, all healthcare providers must adhere to the...

...periodontal diagnosis, a comprehensive evaluation of the patient’s current oral and overall health is necessary. The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) suggests that every patient receive an annual comprehensive dental...

...also a factor. Patients covered by Medicaid are twice as likely to encounter barriers to primary care, compared to those with private insurance. Low reimbursement rates make finding a physician...

...their completion improves the health of the tissues, which can result in better outcomes when performing restorative care.3 On occasion, a gross debridement is initially indicated in order to complete...

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...KEEP AN OPEN MIND IN ORDER TO REACH THE TRUTH. • The initial reports that the SARS-CoV-2 virus was spread from a “wet market” in Wuhan, China, have now been...