...level, the battery needs to be replaced. Operator comfort. Vision enhancement headlights improve operator comfort by providing a lucid working viewpoint, reducing vision strain as well as improving posture. The...

...at: www.britishnutrition.org.uk/upload/Protein%20pdf.pdf. Accessed April 17,2012. Johansson I, Lenander-Lumikari M, Saellstrom AK. Saliva composition in Indian children with chronic protein-energy malnutrition. J Dent Res.…

...other bodily fluids because it is easy, safe, and cost–effective to collect, store, transport, and process.10 Saliva collection is noninvasive compared to blood drawing, which may enhance compliance with screening,...

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...