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Update on Ultrasonics

...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;...

Making the Most of Sealant Usage

...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...

Making the Principles of Ergonomics Work for you

...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…

Keeping Your Hands Healthy

...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...

Reconsidering the Explorer

...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...

The Power of the Probe

...overall health. REFERENCES Carranza FA. Clinical diagnosis. In: Newman MG, Takei HH, Carranza FA, eds. Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology. 9th ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Co; 2002:445. Pattison A, Matsuda S. Making...

An Ultrasonic Revolution

...instrumentation? A. Compared to tip size, the differences in generator equipment are not as critical in results. The competency of the clinician, especially in the knowledge of root anatomy, is...

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