The dental community is well aware of the coming influx of aging baby boomers. The United States census estimates that baby boomers currently number more than 75 million with ages...

...use this information to help provide the best periodontal care possible for your patients. REFERENCES Comprehensive Periodontal Therapy: A Statement by the American Academy of Periodontology. Available at:…

...preventing caries.23,24 In our practice, we also experienced poor patient compliance with its use. Patients complained of tooth staining, negative taste, and high cost. The most frequent complaint was about...

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...progression of periodontal disease. In order to accomplish this goal, root instrumentation performed by either ultrasonic or hand instruments must be meticulously and effectively completed. A good understanding of root...

...relationship betweenexcess cement and peri-implant disease: aprospective clinical endoscopic study.J Periodontol. 2009;80:1388–1392. Froum SH. Supporting success: the role of thehygienist in implant complications. Dimensions…

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...WITH PERMISSION FROM: MALAMED SF. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES IN THE DENTAL OFFICE. 6TH ED. ST. LOUIS: MOSBY; 2007. REFERENCES Haas DA. Preparing dental office staff members for emergencies: developing a basic...