Reconnecting Practicing Hygienists with the Nation's Leading Educators and Researchers.

Using Adjunctive Therapies to Prevent Caries

...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:...

Choosing the Right Restorative Material

...leading cause of glass ionomer restoration failure is secondary caries. Photo Credit: okan akdeniz / iStock / Getty Images Plus Downsides of Composites With the growing popularity of composite restorations,...

5 Things to Know About Cannabis

...poor gingival health are some common side effects experienced by those who smoke marijuana. Clinicians may see symptoms of leukoedema, hyperkeratosis, or cannabis stomatitis during the intraoral assessment. Use...

Gingivitis Management With Mouthrinses

...entire mouth. Photo Credit: belchonock / iStock / Getty Images Plus Essential Oils Essential oil (EO) rinses consist of a combination of thymol, menthol, and eucalyptol with methyl salicylate. Alcohol...

Tipping the Scales Toward Remineralization

...more commonly discussed effects of avoiding sugary and acidic drinks. Photo Credit: AlexRaths / iStock / Getty Images Plus Remineralizing the Tooth Surface Many strategies are available to slow or...

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