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7 Steps to the Nonsurgical Treatment of Periodontitis

Nov 6, 2018

...Periodontol. 1996;1:443–490. Löe H. Periodontal disease. The sixth complication of diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Care. 1993;16: 329–334. Kumar M, Mishra L, Mohanty R, Nayak R. Diabetes and gum disease: the diabolic...

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Ergonomics Reinvigorated

Jan 21, 2019

...activity is electronically mediated. Pods Embed Error: Pod not found. It should come as no surprise that ergonomics is a noteworthy topic within the professions of dentistry and dental hygiene....

Lawmakers Unveil Bills Targeting Coke and Pepsi in California

Feb 21, 2019

...that corporations like The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) and PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) stop targeting low-income communities and pay their fair share of public health costs. The California Medical Association...

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Caring for Patients Who Use Synthetic Cannabinoids

Mar 7, 2019

...elevated mood, relaxation, altered perception, and symptoms of psychosis, while also bearing the risk of serious adverse health effects. Photo Credit: CalypsoArt/ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS Patient Assessment During the assessment phase,...

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Reduce Caries Risk with Topical Fluoride

Apr 17, 2019

...approximately 7 mg compared with 30 mg of APF gel.2 Also, there is little evidence of adverse effects and patient nonacceptance.12 Fluoride varnish may be professionally applied two times to...

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Using Adjunctive Therapies to Prevent Caries

Apr 8, 2019

...incipient lesions from progressing into larger lesions. According to a recent Cochrane Review, sealants produce an 11% to 51% reduction in occlusal caries compared with no sealant application. Photo Credit:...

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Improving the Nonsurgical Treatment of Periodontitis

Aug 21, 2019

...Calculation and recording of BMI needs to be incorporated in the comprehensive initial evaluation. Nutrition: The role of nutrition is well documented in management of chronic systemic illnesses and should...

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Role of Chlorhexidine-Thymol Varnish in Caries Prevention

Aug 26, 2019

...Begin quiz 0% To date, most of the research on 1% chlorhexidine in 1% thymol varnish (CTV) has been conducted on which population? clsgraphics / iStock / Getty Images Plus...

Crosstex/SPSmedical Launches NEW High-Level Disinfectant Website: OPA28.com

Apr 14, 2014

Crosstex/SPSmedical Launches NEW High-Level Disinfectant Website: OPA28.com Thursday, April 10. Hauppauge, NY — Crosstex/SPS medical has developed an informational website for healthcare professionals dedicated to the High-Level…

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January 2015 Marketplace

Jan 12, 2015

...to the sterilization area—further protecting both oral health professionals and their patients from cross-contamination. The transparent DUX Dental Tray Cover with Secure Seal is compatible with the company’s size B...