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A Closer Look at Mouthrinses

Nov 7, 2017

...2000. 2016;71:65–81. Silverman S Jr, Wilder R. Antimicrobial mouthrinse as part of a comprehensive oral care regimen. Safety and compliance factors. J Am Dent Assoc. 2006;137(Suppl):22S–26S. Osso RD, Kanani N....

Dental filling failure linked to smoking, drinking and genetics

Nov 7, 2017

...suggests that composite fillings are at least as durable as amalgam fillings, and offer a viable alternative with no toxic ingredients. The repository also contained information about patient lifestyles, including...

Product Profiles

Product Profile: Pola luminate by SDI (North America) Inc

Nov 9, 2017

Pola luminate is a fluoride-releasing, mint-flavored brush-on tooth whitening solution specifically designed to help patients achieve a whitened smile in no time at all. Pola luminate contains 6% hydrogen peroxide,...

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Update on Methods for Oral Biofilm Disruption

Dec 4, 2017

...activity is electronically mediated. Pods Embed Error: Pod not found. Biofilms are composed of bacteria adhering to each other or to living or nonliving surfaces. They form complex communities surrounded...

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Global Dental Hygiene Research Meeting Is a Success

Jan 23, 2018

...dental hygienists throughout the world an opportunity to explore commonalities in research, education, and practice interests. Each of the conference’s 15 workshops focused on areas identified in the new CDHA...

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DENTAL HYGIENIST PROVIDES FREE DENTAL CARE TO SENIORS

Apr 10, 2018

...Urbano holds an alternative practice license that enables him to provide care outside of the traditional dental setting. The California Wellness Foundation provided a $225,000 grant to support the provision...

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Cultivating Cultural Competency in the Dental Setting

Jan 1, 2018

...The Commonwealth Fund. Cultural Competency in Healthcare: Emerging Frameworks and Practical Approaches. Available at: commonwealthfund.org/…

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Pediatric Use of Dental Lasers

Jun 5, 2018

PURCHASE COURSE This course was published in the June 2018 issue and expires June 30, 2021. The author has no commercial conflicts of interest to disclose. This 2 credit hour...

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Addressing Prescription Opioid Misuse

Jun 5, 2018

...education on the benefits of scheduling, is one of the best strategies for managing pain. Recent research has shown that the combination of 400 mg of ibuprofen with 1,000 mg...

Patient Satisfaction and Clinical Data Shape Effectiveness of Dental Prostheses

Mar 20, 2018

...Outcomes of Implant-Supported Fixed Complete Dental Prostheses: A Comparison of Metal-Acrylic, Milled Zirconia, and Retrievable Crown Prostheses,” Journal of Oral Implantology, Vol. 44, No. 1, 2018, is available at:…

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