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Weighing the Effects of Obesity On Orthodontic Tooth Movement

Feb 16, 2017

Weighing the Effects of Obesity On Orthodontic Tooth Movement The effects of obesity on oral and systemic health are well understood. Obesity can be a contributing factor in periodontitis, diabetes,...

Hypersensitivity

Strategies for Dentinal Hypersensitivity Management

May 8, 2017

...and periodontal specialty clinics (PSC). J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29: 118–122. Pashley DH. Dentine permeability: Theory and practice. In: Spangberg LSW, ed. Experimental Endodontics. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 1990:19–49.…

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Successful Strategies for Periodontal Debridement

Oct 13, 2017

...two common factors.13,41,42 Insufficient debridement may also result in reinfection.7,13,24,36,43 Complete calculus removal is difficult to achieve;44 in one study, for example, complete calculus removal in sites deeper than 5...

Esthetic Dentistry

Innovation in Tooth Whitening

Jan 1, 2018

...JB, Mazur RF. Effects of new formulas of bleaching gel and fluoride application on enamel microhardness: an in vitro study. Oper Dent. 2007;32:589–594. From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. January 2018;16(01):18,21-23....

2 CE Units

Oct 10, 2018

...2025Expiration Date: April 30, 2028Authors: Isis Marsh, RDH, MS See more… Add to cart $22 Strengthening Dentistry’s Quality Assurance Course Units: 2Issue Date: March 1, 2025Expiration Date: April 30, 2028Authors:...

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Adverse Effects of Medication Use

Jan 7, 2019

...Mucositis causes significant pain and alters the patient’s ability to eat, swallow, and speak. Photo Credit: zgr_pro / iStock / Getty Images Plus Read more about this topic, here:…

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Effects of Polishing on Restorations

Jan 22, 2019

...patients on these decisions. Dental technology has improved the quality of tooth-colored restorations. How well versed are you in the effects of polishing on restorations? Photo Credit: RichLegg / E+...