...dental practices in the United States, office computers and their ancillary components need to be examined as possible contaminants in the fight against MDROs. The computer keyboard/ mouse is found...

...of over-the-counter (OTC) benzocaine gelsand liquids applied to the gums or mouth. Available at:www.fda.gov/drugs/drugsafety/ucm250024.htm. Accessed September 21, 2012. US Department of Agriculture. Health and Nutrition Information for…

...normal weight, whereas those with anorexia nervosa are underweight.1,6 Binge eating disorder is the most common ED5 and involves recurrent episodes of overeating in the absence of compensatory behaviors, such...

...fluoride compounds demonstrate very similar, if not equivalent, caries-preventive effects.6 Unfortunately, product labels often list compound concentrations, rather than actual fluoride concentrations. Therefore, to compare the strengths…

...regulatory agencies, including the US Food and Drug Administration, Health Canada, and the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety of the European Commission, have reviewed the data surrounding triclosan’s safety and...

...can be divided into two groups.10 Acute complications occurring during therapy include oral mucositis; xerostomia; infections (predominately candidiasis); and taste dysfunction. After RT is complete, chronic complications may arise,…

...treatment. It is common practice to have patients record medications and medical conditions, and for clinicians to review for red flags before providing dental assessments and services. However, the complexities...

...has estimated about one in every 250 adults identify with the transgender community, with the majority being young adults.4,5 Dental hygienists need to understand the complexity of social determinants of...