The Importance of Probes in Assessing Periodontal Health
The periodontal probe appears straightforward, but it is also a highly complex instrument. The International Organization for Standardization defines a periodontal probe as a “dental…
The Role of Nutrition in the Management of Osteoporosis and Periodontal Diseases
An age-related disease, osteoporosis is highly prevalent and results in serious effects on health and quality of life. In the United States, 10 million individuals…
Best Practices for Disinfection and Asepsis in Radiographic Procedures
Proper disinfection of and asepsis with technology — including radiologic equipment — is vital to delivering safe dental care. Although radiographic duties are considered noninvasive…
Closing the Gap With School-Based Dental Care
Dental caries is prevalent worldwide, affecting 60% to 90% of children, with varying severity.1 Across the globe, an estimated 621 million children experience decay by age…
Navigating the Complexities of Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
Periodontal patients pose a unique challenge to the dental team. Tooth loss, increased mobility, and attachment loss complicate ways to maintain and rehabilitate a patient’s…
Getting to the Bottom of Oral Health Inequities
It’s been well established that oral health significantly impacts overall health. In fact, poor oral hygiene is linked to myriad conditions including cardiovascular disease, cognitive…
Bringing Dental Care to Underserved Communities
An expanded practice dental hygienist and dental therapist, Kimberly Perlot, DT, MASH, EPDH, provides care to some of the most underserved populations in Central Oregon.…
Celebrating Excellence With the Sunstar World Dental Hygienist Awards
Sunstar’s World Dental Hygienist Awards are a prestigious recognition of dental hygienists who have made significant contributions to the field of dental hygiene. These awards…
The Global Oral Health Link to Systemic Health Is at a Tipping Point
Increasingly, oral diseases are being implicated in the development of systemic diseases across the world. Such illnesses include diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.…