...include obtaining a national provider identifier number from the federal government, and using the codes listed in the current dental terminology code book.21 THE EVOLUTION OF THE DENTAL HYGIENE PROFESSION...

...obtaining dental care.”16 State health departments should partner with dental or dental hygiene schools, and seek corporate funding where available to help reduce the per-sealed tooth cost. Check with local...

...responding to a medical emergency. Obtaining an appropriate medical history, with an emphasis on review of systems, medications, and allergies, is essential.2 A team approach to treating medical emergencies in...

...eyes.2 The oral cavity is naturally dark and nonreflective; therefore, obtaining sufficient lighting can be challenging. Many clinicians find the traditional overhead lights used in the dental operatory to be...

...patient off the medication outweighs the risk of excessive bleeding.9 It is always prudent, however, for the clinician to consult with the patient’s cardiologist. For patients taking warfarin, obtaining their...

...the number of older adults has tripled since 1900.1 In the early 20th century, individuals age 65 and older constituted 4.1% of the American population; in 2010, they accounted for...

...materials, which may present a serious barrier to obtaining informed consent.15 Short-term memory loss and early cognitive deficits also can impact consent capacity.14 Therefore, closely reviewing medical history and closely...

...?4 mm. Furthermore, due to the contour of the implant restoration, obtaining accurate probing depths around an implant can be challenging. An increase in probing depth over time may indicate...

...medications the patient is taking daily, review recent laboratory tests, and consult with the patient’s physician before treatment. Obtaining the names of caregivers and other health care providers is recommended...

...for detecting precaries lesions that cannot be readily detected by visual-tactile examination. The ECD device was developed at the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, with Ortek obtaining exclusive...