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Ethical Decision Making

...of pros and cons (Figure 3 worksheet). In the “pro” column, show alternatives that protect or hold inviolate each principle or value. Under “cons,” state how an alternative could violate...

Floss Alternatives

...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...

Tobacco Trends

...war on tobacco. JAMA. 2015;314:1507–1508. Hu SS, Neff L, Agaku IT, et al. Tobacco product use among adults—United States, 2013-2014. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2016;65:685–691. Neff LJ, Arrazola RA,...

Dental Care on the Go

...health. Public Health Rep. 2000;115:489–490. Institute of Medicine. Improving Access to Oral Health Care for Vulnerable and Underserved Populations. Available at: iom.edu/Reports/2011/Improving-Accessto-…

Accessing the Base of the Pocket

...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…

Aloe Veraโ€™s Impact on Oral Health

In many parts of the world, herbal and natural remedies are commonly used to treat injuries and illnesses. Similarly, some United States patients gravitate toward natural, homeopathic, and holistic medicaments...

The Use of Miswak to Improve Oral Health Outcomes

...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...

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