...effective, and easy-to-use floss alternatives for patients who cite difficulty with interdental cleaning. Providing patients with an appropriate alternative to floss is an important part of preventive education that meets...

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...September 24, 2018. Cobb CM, Daubert DM, Davis K, et al. Consensus conference on supra- and subgingival air-polishing. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2017;38:1–8. From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. October 2018;16(10):35–38....

...M, Pattison AM. Activate alternative fulcrums. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. 2014;12(5):24–28. Pattison AM. Establishing effective extraoral fulcrums. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. 2008;6(4):46. Pattison AM, Matsuda S. Making the…

...were composed of a spongy structure embedded with irregular-shaped crystals. The researchers further assessed the use of S. persica crystals to alleviate extrinsic tooth staining, compared to a commercial whitening...

...order for synthetic AMPs to become more common in therapeutic applications, they must be able to withstand degradation in the oral environment by improving stability.35 Without this, synthetic AMPs will...

...As of January 1, 2021, California allows dental hygienists to demonstrate clinical competencies through alternative methods, such as completing an accredited educational program and passing a written examination. This change...