Antibiotics and Periodontal Therapy
Host modulation adjunctive therapy is a treatment that potentially reduces tissue destruction by modifying host response factors.
Strategies to Prevent Caries
Caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) is an evidence-based protocol designed to prevent, reverse, and/or treat caries before the disease proce…
Is a Master’s Degree in Dental Hygiene Worth It?
For dental hygienists with bachelor degrees, going on to further their education can provide an array of professional benefits.
How to Get Started in Academia
The ivory tower calls to many a dental hygienist but how to get started? Here is some advice from dental hygienists who are devoting their…
8 Questions to Ask in an Interview
You survived the dental hygiene program, earned your degree, and rocked the regional or state board examination. Now it’s time to land the job of…
A Nonsurgical Approach to Periodontitis
Nonsurgical therapy is considered the gold standard for the initial treatment of inflammatory periodontal disease.
What Do You Know About Caries Risk Assessment?
Dental caries is defined as a dissolution of enamel due to chemical byproducts produced by acidogenic bacteria during the fermentation of dietary suga…
Test Your Knowledge About the Role of Occlusion in Periodontal Diseases
Does occlusion play a role in the progression of periodontal disease? See how much you know about this highly controversial subject.
The Etiology of Xerostomia
By understanding the causes of xerostomia, or dry mouth, oral health professionals will be prepared to offer management strategies.