Treating Patients With Cancer
By Sarah Yoon, RDH, BA, Lisa B. Stefanou, RDH, MPH In the United States, heart disease remains the number one cause of death, but the percentage of…
Implement a Minimally Invasive Approach
By So Ran Kwon, DDS, MS, PhD, MS, Justine Kolker, DDS, MS, PhD Minimally invasive (MI) dentistry focuses on preserving healthy tooth structure through prevention, remineralization, and…
CBCT and the Orthodontic Patient
By William C. Scarfe, BDS, FRACDS, MS, Lucas Rodrigues Pinheiro, DDS, Allan G. Farman, BDS, LDSRCS, PhD(odont), DSc(odont), EdS, MBA The use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in…
Promote Oral Hygiene During Orthodontic Treatment
By Ricky E. Harrell, DMD, MA The development of dental decalcification (Figure 1) or frank caries is a significant risk during the course of orthodontic treatment.1 Motivating…
Warning Signs
By Michael W. Roberts, DDS, MScD, Travis M. Hicks, DDS, MS Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are two potentially serious medical problems that most frequently affect adolescents…
Oral Health Risks Among College Students
By Margaret Lemaster, BSDH, MS, Amanda Maready Dental hygienists are well versed in adapting self-care instructions to specific age groups—including toddlers, young children, adolescents, adults, and older…
Tips for Successful Sterilization
By Susan Lynn Tolle, BSDH, MS Proper infection control is a critical component of every dental hygiene practice setting and ensures a safe working environment. Inadequate…
Cranberry USA : Maintaining Skin Integrity
By M. Anjum Shah, BSDH, MS, RDH Hand hygiene is vital to preventing the spread of infections in both dental and medical settings.1 Effective and frequent hand…
Sunstar Spotlight: Providing Nutritional Guidance
By Cynthia Stegeman, EdD, RDH, RD, LD, CDE, FAND The scope of practice for dental hygienists continues to expand, which brings added responsibility. Dental hygienists are charged with…