Reconnecting Practicing Hygienists with the Nation's Leading Educators and Researchers.

New User

Addressing White Spot Lesions

Aug 5, 2015

...combined with light activating devices. Dentist-dispensed patient-applied at-home whitening uses custom fabricated trays and a wide range of carbamide peroxide gels (7% to 22%). Over-the-counter whitening products are available in...

Caries

Reduce Caries Risk With Fluoride Mouthrinse

Dec 14, 2016

...on the patient, challenging. As a result, oral health professionals have been consistently educating patients and their caregivers about proper oral hygiene strategies in order to reduce the risk of...

Latest CE Courses

Addressing Ulcerations of the Oral Cavity

Aug 8, 2017

...is often performed to rule out a malignant process. Complete healing is common following a biopsy. INFECTIONS Viral infections are common causes of primary and recurrent oral and perioral ulceration....

Mouthrinses

A Closer Look at Mouthrinses

Nov 7, 2017

...and prefer the ease of mouthrinse use.2,3 CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE A broad-spectrum antiseptic, cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) has been traditionally used to combat oral malodor.4 CPC, a quaternary ammonium compound, is approved...

Ask the Expert

Does “Activated Charcoal” Effectively Whiten Teeth?

Dec 4, 2017

...of “activated charcoal” to whiten teeth. When the word “whitening” is used in most over-the-counter products, whitening means the product removes surface stains. It does not change the inherent color...

Fluoride

Community Water Fluoridation

Apr 8, 2018

...common objections.17 Oral health professionals must be prepared to counter the misinformation patients are commonly receiving from various social media outlets. ROLE OF ORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Oral health professionals are...

Xerostomia

Risks to Oral Health Posed by Swimming

Aug 13, 2018

...maintenance is neglected.13 In a study of 22 competitive swimmers, researchers found that the composition and flow rates of their saliva were greatly impacted by the exposure to chemically treated...

Ask the Expert

How Can You Maintain Color After Bleaching?

Jan 21, 2019

...clinical questions provided by Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s online panel of key opinion leaders, including: Jacqueline J. Freudenthal, RDH, MHE, on anesthesia; Nancy K. Mann, RDH, MSEd, on cultural competency;...

Slideshow

Advances in Esthetic Tooth Whitening

Feb 11, 2019

...professionally applied in-office whitening experienced the greatest overall color change. Photo Credit: Sanny11/ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS Over-the-Counter Whitening Strategies Over-the-Counter OTC whitening products provide consumers with…

Product Spotlight

Study Shows SmartMouth Clinical DDS Effective Alternative to Prescription Chlorhexidine

Jun 20, 2019

...is an effective over-the-counter alternative to 0.12% chlorhexidine prescription mouthrinse in reducing gingival inflammation, bleeding and plaque, particularly when concerns over tooth staining, taste alteration, and patient compliance…