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Treating Patients with Anxiety Disorders

Apr 8, 2018

...Facts: Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder. Available at: adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd. Accessed on March 19, 2018. Mayo Clinic. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Available at:…

Polishing

Stain Removal With Polishing

Mar 1, 2018

...some composite materials are more susceptible to stain. The researchers looked at the discoloration effects of water (control), cola-based soft drink, coffee, and wine on resin composite materials. The results...

Remineralization

Saliva’s Role in Remineralization

May 10, 2018

...and resistance to demineralization: effects of zinc. Caries Res. 2018;52:129–138. Featherstone JDB. Dental caries: a dynamic disease process. Aust Dent J. 2008;53:286–291. Pretty IA, Ellwood RP. The caries continuum:…

Fluoride

A Guide to Water Fluoridation

Jul 19, 2018

...national Water Fluoridation Reporting System (WFRS) monitors the fluoride status of 54,000 community water systems.3 Approximately 40 states provide public access to WFRS data online (Figure 3) at:…

Perspectives

Changing the Tide

Oct 1, 2016

...Community Dental Health Coordinator: New Dental Team Member. Available at: nationaloralhealthconference.com/docs/presentations/2014/04- 28/Jane%20Grover.pdf. Accessed September 25, 2016. Batliner TS. American Indian and Alaska Native…

Latest CE Courses

Note the Signs of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children

Sep 7, 2018

...studies indicate that even mild cases can have severe behavioral cognitive effects on children.4 Awareness is key when it comes to avoiding the detrimental effects of sleep disruption, especially due...

Oral Pathology CEs

Oct 10, 2018

...Health Course Units: 2Issue Date: May 1, 2026Expiration Date: June 30, 2029Authors: Emily Carico; Sania Pullen; Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, EdD, MSDH, RDH See more… Add to cart $22 When Cancer Treatment...

Oral Systemic CEs

Oct 10, 2018

...Date: December 31, 2024Authors: Dora-Ann Oddo, RDH, MA See more… Add to cart $22 Addressing Childhood Diabetes in the Dental Setting Course Units: 2Issue Date: September 1, 2025Expiration Date: September...

Mouthrinses

Improve Oral Health Through Mouthrinse Use

Nov 7, 2018

...for reduction in dental plaque and gingivitis. Available at: cdeworld.com/courses/4922-Therapeutic_Mouthrinses:Reaching_Beyond_Mechanical_Plaque_Control_for_Reduction_in_Dental_Plaque_and_Gingivitis?c=305. Accessed October 24, 2018.…

Ask the Expert

Can a Patient Become Resistant to Chlorhexidine Mouthrinse?

Feb 21, 2019

...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,...