Quenching Thirst or Demineralizing Tooth Enamel?
By Sara Mir, DDS, and Lynn Marsh, RDH, EdD Dental enamel is the hardest and most highly mineralized substance in the human body. A crystalline…
Rooting Out the Causes of Oral Malodor in Children
It’s not just adults who can develop bad breath. Children also can offend.
How to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Ventilators have been in the news a lot lately, thanks to COVID-19. But while these machines are credited with saving lives, they have a downside.
University of Arkansas Student Dental Hygiene Clinic Reaches Out to Afghan Refugees
Dental hygiene students have really stepped up to help these new residents improve their oral health.
Achieve Success in Esthetic and Functional Crown Lengthening
By Antonella A. Botto, DDS; and Adam E. Saltz, DMD, MS, MPH Complex restorative situations often require an interdisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment. The…
Preventing Caries with Peptide-Based Biogenic Products
By Sereniti Gary, RDH, BSDH; Taylor Price, RDH, BSDH, BSB; Faizan Kabani, PhD, MBA, MHA, RDH, FAADH; Jane C. Cotter, RDH, MS, CTTS; and Leigh…
Treating Patients with Treacher Collins Syndrome
By Ximena Zornosa, DMD Treacher Collins syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting the development of the craniofacial complex; it arises between the fifth week and…
CE Sponsored by Colgate: Explore the Options in Take-Home Whitening
By Sibel A. Antonson, DDS, PhD, MBA; Bernardo A. Caldas, BS; and Jaroslaw Cegielski, DDS Advances in research and technology have improved the status of…
Minnesota Leads the Way on Dental Therapy
By Brigette R. Cooper, RDH, MS In 2009, Minnesota became the first state to authorize the licensing of dental therapists. Minnesota’s law created two levels…