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Biofilm Basics

Mar 14, 2003

...compounds that interfere with cell-to-cell communication in bacteria. Many higher organisms produce compounds to mount a chemical warfare against pathogens. Some of the compounds work by disrupting the quorum sensing...

Instrumentation

Calculus Detection Goes High Tech

Jul 14, 2003

...to create a clinically acceptable root surface in order to promote a healing response in the gingival tissues. Currently, the thoroughness of subgingival root debridement is determined by the degree...

Ergonomics

Improving Your Musculoskeletal Health

Jul 14, 2003

...Care Worker. Washington, DC: American Public Health Association; 1998:113-128,191, 344,350. Saunders HD, Saunders R. Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Vol 1. 3rd ed. Chaska, Minn: Saunders Group;…

Instrumentation

Making the Right Choice

Nov 15, 2003

...and operator experience. J Periodontol. 1989:60:67-72. Daniel S, Francis B. Powered instrumentation in periodontal debridement. In: Daniel S, Harfst S, eds. Mosby’s Dental Hygiene Concepts, Cases, Competencies. St Louis: Mosby...

Fluoride

Furthering Fluoride Usage

Jul 15, 2004

...G, Gleerup A. Caries-inhibiting effects of different modes of Duraphat varnish reapplication: A 3 year radiographic study. Caries. 1991;25:70-73. Helfenstein U, Steiner M. Fluoride varnishes (Duraphat): A meta-analysis. Community Dent...

Ultrasonics

Update on Ultrasonics

May 16, 2004

...Right perio slim tip. Magnetostrictive tips: Hu-Friedy After Five® PLUS™ Right tip and Dentsply Cavitron SlimLine™ right tip. Figure 6. Piezo tips from left to right: ProDenTec straight slim tip;...

Sealants

Making the Most of Sealant Usage

Jul 16, 2004

...Trends in preventive care: caries risk assessment and indications for sealants. J Am Dent Assoc. 2000; 131(suppl):8S-12S. Heller KE, Reed SG, Bruner FW, Eklund SA, Burt BA. Longitudinal evaluation of...

Ergonomics

Making the Principles of Ergonomics Work for you

Jan 5, 2005

...2005:,612-613. Michalak-Turcotte C. Controlling dental hygiene work-related musculoskeletal disorders: the ergonomic process. J Dent Hyg . 2000;74:41-48. What is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)? Available at: http://yourmedicalsource.com…

Infection Control

Keeping Your Hands Healthy

Mar 30, 2005

...the gloves, the symptoms subsided over the next 30-45 minutes. Q. Where Does Latex Come From? A. Latex comes the secretions of plants, mostly rubber trees. The sap from...

Instrumentation

Reconsidering the Explorer

Mar 30, 2005

...nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT), different explorers are beneficial for the clinician and patient in order to effectively and comfortably reach complex anatomy, deep pockets, furcations, and areas of mobility. When...