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Xerostomia Diagnosis and Management

Apr 28, 2020

...A, Kishore Kumar SP, Periyasamy TT, Mani Sundar N. Xerostomia: a current update for practitioners. Journal: Drug Invention Today. 2019;12(3):388–392. Brand RW, Isselhard D, Erdman K. Anatomy of Orofacial Structure:...

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What Are the Contraindications to Chlorhexidine Use

May 26, 2020

...States Food and Drug Administration. Oral health care drug products for over-the-counter human use: antigingivitis/antiplaque drug products; establishment of a monograph: proposed rules. Fed Regist. 2003;68:3222–3287. Lexicomp.…

Maryland Allows Dental Hygienists to Prescribe and Administer Medications in Limited Circumstances

Jun 12, 2020

...to prescribe topical and systematic types of prescription or over-the-counter fluoride preparations, topical antimicrobial oral rinses, and ibuprofen, not to exceed 600 mg every 6 hours for 3 days after...

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Shingles Prevention

Jun 23, 2020

...prescribed and should be administered as soon as possible. Shingles can cause severe pain. Pain management options include several oral medications and over-the-counter analgesic treatments, including: Capsaicin topical patch…

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Addressing Dry Mouth

Jul 14, 2020

...improve quality of life for those with this common condition. Photo Credit: vchal / iStock / Getty Images Plus Causes of Xerostomia Symptoms of xerostomia are caused by changes in...

Remineralization

What Advice Can Be Offered to Patients with Soft Tooth Enamel?

Aug 14, 2020

...lesions, the ADA recommends the use of 5% fluoride varnish placed topically every 3 months to 6 months. As such, the best treatment plan for your patient includes: Nutritional and...

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Supporting Enamel in Soft Drink Consumers

Sep 4, 2020

...Finally, for the reversal and arrest of noncavitated carious lesions, the ADA recommends the use of 5% fluoride varnish placed topically every 3 months to 6 months. Photo Credit: RossHelen...

Editor's Note

What I’ve Learned So Far

Sep 16, 2020

...be many other life lessons learned. One thing’s for sure: I’m ready to embrace them. Jill Rethman, RDH, BA Editor in Chief jrethman@belmontpublications.com From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. September 2020;18(8):6....

Remi Offers Custom, Dental-Grade Night Guards and Custom At-Home Teeth Whitening Kits

Oct 13, 2020

...to create a better system for taking care of your sleep and smile based on three important factors: affordability, convenience, and comfort. Remi is affordable. Remi night guards are available...

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Oral Health Considerations for Older Adults During the Pandemic

Oct 21, 2020

...as either a medical comorbidity (minor depressive disorder) or a unique diagnosis (major depressive disorder). Strong associations exist with systemic disease and a positive correlation with increased medical burden, risk...