...the scaling armamentarium, however, obtaining access and complete removal of calculus are difficult to achieve. Standard or thin, straight ultrasonic inserts/tips (UITs) are commonly used for posterior teeth, even though...

...status in dental hygiene can also provide an advantage when obtaining employment.12 One study revealed that graduates with bachelor’s degrees were more likely to attain positions in nontraditional settings.13 This...

...critical for obtaining a good diagnostic sample. This can be extremely challenging in multifocal disease processes, such as lichen planus, MMP, and PV. The most diagnostic tissue is not necessarily...

...and ADHA recommend avoiding aerosol-generating procedures.2,8 OPTIMIZING SUPPLIES Obtaining proper PPE remains a challenge. In the interim, the CDC suggests assessing current inventories of PPE, how much PPE is used/​needed,...

...at subsequent appointments. ADAPTED FROM KATHLEEN REIMS, MD, FAAFD EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Obtaining permission from the patient/​parent/​caregiver is good practice before beginning a conversation concerning the patient’s caries…