...decrease transfer of these pathogenic bacteria through maternal xylitol use. In one study, a 70% caries reduction was seen in 6-year-olds whose mothers chewed xylitol gum when compared to those...

...common among older adults. Improperly maintained prosthetic appliances are also detrimental to oral health. Many older adults have difficulty chewing and thus shift their diet from complex to simple sugars,...

...Available at: www.ineedce.com/ courses/ 1728/ PDF/ DentinalHypersensitivity.pdf. Accessed March 25, 2013. Rees JS. The prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity in general dental practice in the UK. J Clin Periodontol.…

...risk? Dimensionsof Dental Hygiene. 2008;6(6):20–26. Mills SE. Are your waterlines safe? Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.2007;5(6):28–30. Harrel SK. Contaminated dental aerosols. Dimensions of Dental…

...three common themes: rinsing with an antimicrobial mouthrinse reduced particles more than rinsing with water; rinsing for a period of 30 seconds to 60 seconds was as effective as rinsing...

...Water FactSheet. Available at: cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/fluoridated-water. Accessed January 12, 2014. Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors. Best Practice Approach Reports. Use of Fluoride: Community Water…

...be mindful of these factors before beginning treatment. Periodontal debridement can be effectively accomplished with hand instruments or ultrasonic scalers, but a combination of both is most prudent.3 In order...

...the dentin tubules to hamper transmission of stimulus. FLUORIDE Fluoride is commonly used to manage dentinal hypersensitivity, either alone or with other compounds. Fluoride assists in partial or complete blockage...

...of Dental Hygiene’s online panel of key opinion leaders, including: Jacqueline J. Freudenthal, RDH, MHE, on anesthesia; Nancy K. Mann, RDH, MSEd, on cultural competency; Claudia Turcotte, CDA, RDH, MSDH,...