Infection Control Update
By Kathy J. Eklund, RDH, MHP In late March, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its Summary of Infection Prevention Practices…
The New Generation of Blood Thinners
By Sandra Stramoski, RDH, MSDH, and Anna Matthews, RDH, MS While warfarin remains the most widely used oral anticoagulant, it has significant drawbacks. The blood…
The Tipping Point for Air Polishing
By Marilynn Rothen, RDH, MS What does it take for a new technology and treatment modality to become an accepted therapy? In an era where…
Severe Tooth Wear: A Case Report
By Shika Gupta, DDS, Bernadette Alvear Fa, DDS and Warden H. Noble, DDS, MS, MSEd Oral health professionals should be prepared to identify clinical findings associated with diagnosed…
Focus on Nonfloss Interdental Cleaners
By The Editors This table provides helpful details about available nonfloss interdental cleaners and is designed to assist oral health professionals in providing customized recommendations…
Maintenance Considerations for Prosthodontic Patients
By Donald A. Curtis, DMD, FACP, Avinash S. Bidra, BDS, MS, FACP CE Sponsored by Colgate in Partnership with the American College of Prosthodontists A carefully…
Communicating About Sensitive Topics
By Mariam Wyant, RDH, BS, Deborah L. Cartee, RDH, MS, Jacquelyn L. Fried, RDH, MS Discussing sensitive topics with patients, even when patients are members of a…
Maximize the Use of Sickle Instruments
By Linda Brookman, RDH, BSDH, MSHS, Donna Smith, BSDH, MSEd, RDHAP Traditionally, the straight-shank sickle instrument, previously known as the sickle scaler, was limited to removal…
Reporting Notifiable Infectious Diseases
By Anna Matthews, RDH, MS When health care professionals, researchers, and the general public are looking for health-related information—such as disease prevalence, signs and symptoms…