Sex-Based Differences in Oral Health
By Julie Bencosme, RDH, MA, CHES Men and women have different dental care needs and factors that impact their oral health. When discussing these differences,…
Improve the View
By Jeffrey D. Pope, DDS, MS Inflammatory periodontal diseases affect millions of patients in the United States and result in the vast majority of tooth…
The Blended Approach to Instrumentation
By XXXXX Since 1908, Hu-Friedy has been putting the highest quality, most innovative dental products in the hands of dental professionals worldwide. And today, as…
The Role of Occlusion In the Progression of Periodontal Diseases
By Stephen K. Harrel, DDS The role that occlusion may play in the progression of periodontal disease has long been controversial. Early clinical observations indicated…
Caring for Patients Who Abuse Methamphetamine
By Lola Giusti, DDS, MA, Alan W. Budenz, MS, DDS, MBA, Swapandeep S. Mushiana, MS and Cathrine Steinborn, DDS According to a 2008 study by the United Nations, approximately…
Antimicrobial Mouthrinses For Plaque and Gingivitis Control
By Rebecca S. Wilder, RDH, MS and Antonio J. Moretti, DDS, MS Maintaining a consistent at-home oral hygiene regimen is essential to improved oral health and the…
Tai Chi for Health
By Howell Tapley, PT, MSPT, PhD, and Stasia Tapley, PT, DPT Dental hygienists report pain in their necks, shoulders, and hands/wrists at higher rates than other oral…
Sealant Success
By Anne Uncapher, RDH, BS, MA and Meghan A. McGuinness, RDH, BS, MA, EdD Dental sealants were introduced in the 1960s to prevent dental caries.1 In the 1970s…
An Alternative Approach With the Gracey 7/8 Curet
By Michaela Nguyen, RDH, MS Debridement and root planing are integral to the complete removal of contaminants, such as toxins and embedded calculus, from the…