...type should be given to patients on a case-by-case basis, taking into account age, current and past dental health status, systemic health considerations, and patient preference. Affordability and easy access...

...Of the remaining cases, sinus or gastrointestinal problems account for around 5%, and other etiologies (5%) account for the remainder.8 CLASSIFICATION A classification for breath malodor originally described in Japan...

...public by creating a Facebook account. Currently, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the American Figure 2. This graph, compiled from data from the Pew Charitable Trust, demonstrates the...

...the orofacial structures but prevent concussions as well. DIAGNOSIS Figure 1. Orientation of central ray for obtaining an upper occlusal film in a child. All dental staff members, including receptionists,...

...self-exams to detect dentalconditions common among patients with diabetes Referral for those who have not been diagnosed with diabetes,but present oral signs and symptoms or are at elevated risk Obtaining...

...for assessing glucose levels, when determining how well patients’ blood glucose is controlled over the long term, clinicians should request their HbA1c values from the physician.4,16 Obtaining the HbA1c values...

...the same information and treatment as hearing patients,9 and communication efforts should be tailored to each patient’s preferences.4 Successful communication is needed for medical history reviews, obtaining informed consent,…

...the virtual design for the printer to follow.4 In the case of objects to be replicated, obtaining the image is similar to the process used with the milling technique, but...

...obtaining written consent is preferred over verbal consent. Written consent and accurate documentation can minimize malpractice actions.2 Documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) requires the same level of vigilance...