The Influence of Sex on Health
By Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, BA, MS The study of sex differences is evolving into a mature science, and experts suggest that barriers to the…
Simple Strategies for Surface Disinfection
By Laura Gail Hendricks, RDH, MEd As globalization, or the interconnectedness and interdependence of populations and countries around the world, increases, so does the risk…
Seal Away Caries Risk
By Natalie Hagel, RDH, MS, Dorothy Vannah, Med, RDH, CDA Since the first meta-analysis of clinical trials was conducted on the efficacy of sealants in 1993,1 a…
Evaluate Disease Potential
By Kathleen O. Hodges, RDH, MS Periodontal risk assessment is a key factor in oral health education and patient care. The process involves evaluating factors…
Treating Periodontitis Systemically
By Angela Stanfield-Hann, AAS, BS, LDH The prevalence of periodontitis and gingivitis is exceedingly high both nationally and around the globe.1,2 According to data from the…
Post-Surgical Implant Care
By Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS, Joyce Y. Sumi, RDH, MS Dental hygienists are key members of the oral care team in the post-treatment phase of…
Supporting Remineralization
By Sarah Yoon, RDH, BA Dental caries, although entirely preventable, remains a common oral disease. Tooth decay is the most chronic health problem among children…
Diabetes in the Dental Office
By Colleen M. Olson, RDH, Brian L. Mealey, DDS, MS Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease affecting more than 29 million Americans, or approximately 9% of…
Treatment Considerations For Heart Patients
By Amber Walters Hunt, RDH, BSDH, MS, Susan Lynn Tolle, BSDH, MS With a prevalence of 82.6 million, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common systemic…