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The Sealant Solution

...the United States, 80.5% taught pit and fissure sealant placement, 38.9% to laboratory competency, and 61% to clinical competency.12 A well-trained auxiliary is widely accepted as equally skilled in applying...
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Managing Discoloration

...be the best answer. I do not recommend bonding with composite resin since the outer layer of the composite resin surface will collect more stain than a porcelain surface. If...
Instrumentation

Promoting Healing

...mouthrinse can help patients promote healing at home. The chlorhexidine mouthrinse should be used for the 4- week to 6-week time period between the initial therapy and the re-evaluation appointment....
Ultrasonics

Ultrasonics Unveiled

...tooth root surface. J Periodontol. 2002;73:374-382. Stambaugh RV. A clinician’s three year experience with perioscopy. Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry. 2002;23:1061-1070. Pattison A, Pattison G. Periodontal…
Miscellaneous

Pulsation and Pressure

...of adolescents. A 30-day study conducted with 105 subjects who had fixed orthodontic appliances compared the use of a home dental water jet with an orthodontic tip (Figure 3) combined...
Xerostomia

Xerostomia from A to Z

Salivary gland hypofunction, which causes xerostomia, affects between one-fifth and one-third of the adult population, with women at higher risk than men.1 This common complaint can lead to a substantial...

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