...of ADHA’s suggested revisions. On August 4, 2017, CODA adopted revisions to Standards 2-14 and 3-7. The new Standard 2-14 now states: “Graduates must be competent in providing dental hygiene...

...cost-effective manner. REFERENCES The Pennsylvania Code. 33.205b. Practice as a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner. Available at: pacode.com/secure/data/049/chapter33/s33.205b.html. Accessed September 23, 2016. Bailit H,…

...of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General. Available at: nidcr.nih.gov/DataStatistics/SurgeonGeneral/ Documents/ hck1ocv.@ www.surgeon.fullrpt.pdf. Accessed September 24, 2015.…

...hygienists, four public members, and one practicing dentist. All members are appointed by the governor of California. The function of the committee is to hear public comment and act upon...

...paste Fluoride varnish None of the above Correct! Wrong! Continue >> In order to reduce chronic gingival inflammation following nonsurgical periodontal treatment, instrumentation must include complete biofilm and calculus…

...Credit: nito100/ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS Instrument Handle Diameter Large diameter instrument handles allow practitioners with JH to increase finger contact for comfort and control. A clinician with JH has a tendency...

...treatment do not require flushing. Photo Credit: RichLegg/E+ Importance of Monitoring The only way to ensure a quality program is to test the water coming out of the unit. A...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex, lifelong developmental disability that impairs communication, as well as social, behavioral, and intellectual functioning. Behaviors can range from aggression and being inattentive or...

...leading cause of glass ionomer restoration failure is secondary caries. Photo Credit: okan akdeniz / iStock / Getty Images Plus Downsides of Composites With the growing popularity of composite restorations,...