...compared ultrasonic or sonic instrumentation alone with hand instrumentation alone have found comparable clinical outcomes.1,2 AIR POLISHING Q. Please discuss the use of air polishing devices in instrumentation. A. Air...

The dental community is well aware of the coming influx of aging baby boomers. The United States census estimates that baby boomers currently number more than 75 million with ages...

...inflammation is vital to the eventual improvement of health status and the achievement of stability after treatment. Other dental factors should also be assessed in order to achieve successful comprehensive...

...preventing caries.23,24 In our practice, we also experienced poor patient compliance with its use. Patients complained of tooth staining, negative taste, and high cost. The most frequent complaint was about...

...clinical treatment.8 ETIOLOGY Although the complete etiology of ITP is not entirely known, the autoimmune blood disorder is caused by platelet antibodies that cause an increase in platelet destruction and...

...as toothbrushing, is far more common than dental procedure-related bacteremia.4 Evidence suggests that people with compromised oral health experience higher rates of bacteremia than those with good oral health.7 As...

...they learn to control the instrument,4,5 but this can become a debilitating habit.6 In order to prevent injury, clinicians must be cognizant of the pressure used in their grasp. Grasp...

...progression of periodontal disease. In order to accomplish this goal, root instrumentation performed by either ultrasonic or hand instruments must be meticulously and effectively completed. A good understanding of root...

...have been in function for many years.1 The increase in the number of implants being placed, combined with the inherent risk of complications, underscores the need for dental hygienists to...

...the body.8 Vitamin D dependent rickets is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by hypocalcaemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and early onset severe rickets.3 Vitamin D dependent rickets results from a 1?-hydroxylase…