...communication about orthodontic therapy and treatment options in patients with malocclusion is paramount to comprehensive oral health care. CONCLUSION Dental hygienists are trusted sources for advice on long-term oral health,...

...edentulous patients made the following observations: When patients with histories of periodontitis were compared with individuals who were periodontally healthy, the patients with histories of periodontal disease had significantly…

...involvement, fatigue, chills/fever, and headache are common signs; however, less common symptoms, such as TMJ pain and facial paralysis, may be the first problems experienced. These signs may bring affected...

...of attached gingiva. J Clin Periodontol. 1985;12:667–675. Chambrone L, Tatakis DN. Periodontal soft tissue root coverage procedures: a systematic review from the AAP Regeneration Workshop. J Periodontol. 2015;86(Suppl…

...therapy if used to reduce plaque accumulation, correct abnormal gingival and osseous forms, improve esthetics, and facilitate prosthetic replacement. Further studies are needed to investigate the effects of combined…

...skills outside of the operatory. You may be featured in a future issue. Send an email to Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, at: jrethman@belmontbusinessmedia.com. From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. February 2022;20(2):10....