Communication Is Key In Caries Management
By Man Wai Ng, DDS, MPH, Victoria Grady, RDH, BSDH Dental caries is a transmissible bacterial infection1 but also a chronic biobehavioral disease.2 Modern caries management calls for…
Category: Fluoride
Risks to Oral Health Posed by Swimming
Teeth stain, dental pain, calculus buildup, and dental erosion can be side effects of exposure to pool chlorine.
Strategies for Treating Seniors
Identifying common oral health problems, chronic conditions, and physical/ motor disorders is key to ensuring successful dental appointments for matur…
A Guide to Water Fluoridation
Examining fluoride intake at an individual patient level is necessary to develop effective caries management plans.
Maintaining Oral Health in Older Adults
By Annette Huynh, RDH, BS, Kaitlin Stier, RDH, MPH, Victoria M. Benvenuto, RDH, EdM The most recent United States census estimates the number of adults…
Sealants for Patients of All Ages
By Jessica August, RDH, MS, Rachelle Williams, RDH, MS Dental caries remains the most prevalent chronic disease in both children and adults in the United States,…
Cutting the Red Tape
School-based sealant programs are effective in the fight against tooth decay, but state regulations and policies interfere with their implementation.
Strategies for Managing Erosive Tooth Wear
By Alex J. Delgado, DDS, MS, Vilhelm G. Ólafsson, DDS, MS Erosive tooth wear is a multifactorial condition comprising various clinical terms. To help lend…
The Process of Remineralization
By Meghan A. McGuinness, RDH, BS, MA, EdD The process of remineralization remains crucial to preventing caries and arresting incipient lesions.1 As prevention specialists, dental hygienists…