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Anesthetic combination provides a more rapid recovery after oral surgery

Oct 26, 2012

...molar surgery. Full text of “Comparison of Propofol-Remifentanil Versus Propofol-Ketamine Deep Sedation for Third Molar Surgery,” and other articles, Anesthesia Progress, Vol. 59, No. 3, 2012, are available at…

Mouthrinses

Maximize the Benefits of Mouthrinse

Nov 7, 2012

...Candida albicans when compared to sodium fluoride.8 ESSENTIAL OILS Phenolic compounds, such as essential oils, reduce plaque and gingivitis. Essential oil mouthrinses usually contain a combination of thymol, eucalyptol, menthol,...

Ergonomics

Habits for Healthy Practice

Nov 8, 2012

...the ergonomic process. J Dent Hyg. 2000;74:41–48. Smeltzer D. Branan S. Ergonomic considerations for low–speed handpieces. J Pract Hyg. 2007;16:15–16. From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. November 2012; 10(11):…

Ultrasonics

The Power of Selection

Jan 11, 2013

...a novel ultrasonic scaler tip. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2012;27:801–810. Otgonbayar U, Jung-Seck L, Jae-Chul C, et al. Comparative evaluation of roughness of titaniumsurfaces treated by different hygiene instruments....

Miscellaneous

The First Line of Defense

Mar 6, 2013

...SL, Dodson TB, Assael LA, et al. American Association of Oral and MaxillofacialSurgeons position paper on bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaw—2009 update. Aust Endod J. 2009;35:119–130. National Institute of...

Miscellaneous

Help Older Adults Maintain Their Oral Health

Mar 7, 2013

...Oral health and the aging population. J Am Dent Assoc. 2007;138(Suppl):5S–6S. Gonsalves WC, Wrightson AS, Henry RG. Common oral conditions in older persons. Am Fam Physician. 2008;78:845–852. Peters MC. Strategies...

Hygiene Connection

Hookah Smoking Is No Safer Than Cigarettes

May 14, 2013

...as an alternative to cigarettes, most likely due to the belief that it is safer. While both types of smoking are detrimental to oral health, a new study reveals that...

Guided method may make children less agitated after sedation

Jun 26, 2013

...dental surgery. Full text of “Prevention of Sevoflurane Delirium and Agitation With Propofol,” and other articles, Anesthesia Progress, Vol. 60, No. 2, 2013, are available at…

Hypersensitivity

A Comprehensive Review of Dentinal Hypersensitivity

Jul 16, 2013

...design and conduct of clinical trials on dentine hypersensitivity.J Clin Periodontol. 1997;24:803–813. Li Y. Innovations for combating dentin hypersensitivity: current state of the art. Compend Contin Educ Dent.…

EVENT ON CAPITOL HILL FOCUSES ON THE GROWING NEED FOR ORAL HEALTH FOR OLDER ADULTS

Sep 13, 2013

...population is growing exponentially and is facing difficulties in accessing oral health care in addition to more complicated oral health issues as they age. According to our recent survey, 35...

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