...children, alteration of taste, and an increase in calcified deposits. Long-term and microbiologic studies do not demonstrate the development of resistant strains. QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS Quaternary ammonium compounds have been...

...Dent Hyg . 1995;69:223-229. Daniel SJ, Harfst SA. Mosby’s Dental Hygiene Concepts, Cases and Competencies . St Louis: Mosby Elsevier Science; 2002:132. From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. January 2005;3(1):16-18, 20-21....

...the gloves, the symptoms subsided over the next 30-45 minutes. Q. Where Does Latex Come From? A. Latex comes the secretions of plants, mostly rubber trees. The sap from...

...nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT), different explorers are beneficial for the clinician and patient in order to effectively and comfortably reach complex anatomy, deep pockets, furcations, and areas of mobility. When...

...challenging. However, nowhere is early detection of periodontal breakdown more crucial.7 Nabers probes are best for assessing the horizontal component of a furcation invasion(Figure 3). In the absence of this...

...instrumentation? A. Compared to tip size, the differences in generator equipment are not as critical in results. The competency of the clinician, especially in the knowledge of root anatomy, is...

...time.2 Practitioners may find that visualizing the proximal anatomy in order to compare tactile sensations with the expected location of the contacts is helpful. Contact areas are located in the...

...3- to 6-month intervals. Adults who are at low caries risk may not receive additional benefit from professional topical fluoride applications. Moderate and high risk adult patients will benefit from...