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...been present or at least noticed for more than 3 weeks, a biopsy and/or referral should be considered in order to appropriately advise the patient and establish a treatment plan....

...compared ultrasonic or sonic instrumentation alone with hand instrumentation alone have found comparable clinical outcomes.1,2 AIR POLISHING Q. Please discuss the use of air polishing devices in instrumentation. A. Air...

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...as toothbrushing, is far more common than dental procedure-related bacteremia.4 Evidence suggests that people with compromised oral health experience higher rates of bacteremia than those with good oral health.7 As...