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…
Category: Fluoride
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…
Community Water Fluoridation
By Lori Rainchuso, RDH, MS, DHSc This year marks the 73rd anniversary of community water fluoridation in the United States.1 During this time, water fluoridation has been…
Incorporating the Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride
By Brooke M.O. Fukuoka, DMD Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has been used internationally for years to treat dentinal hypersensitivity and caries lesions.1–3 In 2014, it was…
Guest Editorial: A Strategic Approach to Addressing Dental Caries
In addition to establishing a dental home and developing a comprehensive treatment plan, the introduction of silver diamine fluoride may be a game cha…
The Role of Fluoride In Caries Prevention
Fluoride is one of the most valuable weapons in the fight against tooth decay among pediatric patients.