...recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which is composed of scientific experts who reviewed and analyzed the latest nutritional information. For the first time, the committee used a more...

...8 oz of malt liquor, 5 oz of wine, or 1.5 oz of 80-proof liquor.13 Alcohol in combination with smoking substantially increases the risk of oral cancer.14,15 Table 1. Common...

...at: www.fda.gov/RadiationEmittingProducts/ RadiationSafety/NationwideEvaluationofX-RayTrendsNEXT/ ucm116524.htm. Accessed March 4, 2013. Carestream Dental. Dental X-ray Film andRadiation Dose. 2010. Available…

These types of complaints are often heard from patients experiencing xerostomia or dry mouth. However, diagnosing xerostomia before a patient complains of dry mouth is possible and important. Dental hygienists...

...is also a genetic component? A. Researchers have been looking for a genetic component relating to caries for many years with very little success. However, this doesn’t mean that a...

...neck in order to see the instrument/tooth interface requires that the neck and trunk extensor muscles generate force to counter the rotation created by the weight of the head. Maintaining...

Carbonated beverages are now the most commonly consumed drinks in the United States.1 Another popular trend is “grazing” or eating five to six small meals a day for weight loss...

...discussion, especially if the smile can be improved. Q. What is the most common patient population in esthetic dentistry? A. In our practice, most patients come in after they have...

...bristles. It comes with two brushheads, a travel case, and a storage tower charger. The Sonic Complete will be available to dental professionals in June 2004. (800) 44-ORALB; www.oralb.com ....