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…
Modifying Behavior to Improve Outcomes
By Diana Bronstein, DDS, MS, MS be most effective in facilitating behavior change. While it is essential for patients to have good oral hygiene habits in…
Considering the Two-Stage Injection Technique
By Sean G. Boynes, DMD, MS One of the most important aspects of treating oral diseases is to ensure patients are free from pain during…
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…