...According to recent reports from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one quarter of all 2- to 6-year-old children in the US (27.9%) have experienced...

...common among older adults. Improperly maintained prosthetic appliances are also detrimental to oral health. Many older adults have difficulty chewing and thus shift their diet from complex to simple sugars,...

...Available at: www.ineedce.com/ courses/ 1728/ PDF/ DentinalHypersensitivity.pdf. Accessed March 25, 2013. Rees JS. The prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity in general dental practice in the UK. J Clin Periodontol.…

...Soda andStrawberries for a Whiter Smile. Available at: www.fitwatch.com/health/home-teethwhitening-strawberries-baking-soda-137.html.Accessed April 18, 2013. ADA Council on Scientific Affairs . ToothWhitening/Bleaching: Treatment…

...without the challenge of changing self-care habits. Therapeutic mouthrinse is a user-friendly component of a self-care regimen that does not require complex dexterity skills. REFERENCES Ciancio, SG. The making of...

...least 30 seconds.11 Clinicians have several choices when it comes to selecting an antimicrobial prerinse solution. A mild bleach solution of 8 ml bleach to 250 ml of water (or...

...is available by prescription only.3 Over-the-counter rinses containing antimicrobials, such as essential oils4 and cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC),5 are also effective, and can be found in almost every operatory. The antimicrobial...

...provided cost savings in all studies.6 McDonagh et al7 conducted a systematic review to determine the effects of community water fluoridation in comparison to communities without water fluoridation. One of...

...be mindful of these factors before beginning treatment. Periodontal debridement can be effectively accomplished with hand instruments or ultrasonic scalers, but a combination of both is most prudent.3 In order...

...the dentin tubules to hamper transmission of stimulus. FLUORIDE Fluoride is commonly used to manage dentinal hypersensitivity, either alone or with other compounds. Fluoride assists in partial or complete blockage...