How Do I Convince Patients That SRP is Key to Maintaining Oral Health?
We know that scaling and root planing (SRP) is an integral part of periodontal therapy, and it offers the best hope for improving periodontal health…
5 Reasons You May Not Get the Job Offer
You’ve applied to several employment postings or have been called in for interviews, but you have yet to receive a job offer. Why is it…
Parasite Implicated in Severe Periodontal Disease
Researchers have discovered that Entamoeba gingivalis is inflicting more damage on periodontal tissues than previously understood.
Casting a Wide Net
At age 16, Pam Cushenan, ASDH, BSHA, MS, wanted to be a touring musician, but instead logged in serious mileage in the dental hygiene profession.
Potential Link Between COVID-19 and Oral Health Uncovered
There is so much we still don’t know about novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes. But we’re learning.
Tips to Identify Social Isolation in Older Adults
ByLisa LaSpina, RDH, MS, DHSc, Ellen Birchander, BA, MSW, MS Dental hygienists are uniquely positioned to identify older adults who are socially isolated or lonely during…
Treating Patients With Bleeding Disorders
By Stefanie VanDuine, RDH, BSDH, MSDH A bleeding disorder is a condition in which the normal blood clotting process is interrupted due to a deficiency or…
Strategies for Safe and Effective Treatment of Patients With Alzheimer Disease
By Jafar Alabdullah, BS, MS, Ahmed Almuntashiri, RDH, MSc Alzheimer disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes cognition impairment and memory loss, affecting activities…
Reduce Oral Disease with Interdental Biofilm Control
By Terri Tilliss, RDH, PhD Oral healthcare is focused on preventing and treating oral diseases. Periodontal diseases and caries, while largely preventable, are pervasive. In…