Caring For Patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
By Darlene J. Swigart, EPDH, MS Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) represents a rare group of inherited connective tissue disorders involving the biosynthesis of collagen—the major protein…
Category: Oral Pathology
Caring for Patients Who Abuse Methamphetamine
By Lola Giusti, DDS, MA, Alan W. Budenz, MS, DDS, MBA, Swapandeep S. Mushiana, MS and Cathrine Steinborn, DDS According to a 2008 study by the United Nations, approximately…
Oral Cancer Detection
By Daniel M. Laskin, DDS, MS and Tammy K. Swecker, BSDH, MEd The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 48,000 people will develop oral and oropharyngeal…
Supporting Oral Health in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
By Elise Sarvas, DDS, MSD, MPH, Donald L. Chi, DDS, PhD, Amy Kim, DDS Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common lethal genetic disease in Caucasians. Of…
Improve Oral Health During Pregnancy
By Jennifer L. Brame, RDH, MS Poor maternal oral health can increase the risk of pregnancy complications, including preterm delivery, low-birth weight (LBW), gestational diabetes,…
Screening for Oral Cancer
By Kim Attanasi, RDH, MS Unfortunately, the prevalence of oral and oropharyngeal cancers is rising. These cancers exert significant negative effects on health and quality…
Beyond Bacteria
By Kristen M. Stephens, RDH, MS, JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD Dental hygienists encounter a variety of oral health beliefs and self-care behaviors, as well…
Understanding the Correlation
By Karen M. Portillo, RDH, MSDH, Courtney P. Rudick, RDH-EA, MS, CHES As the population ages and life spans increase, the prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases such…
Battling Biofilm
By Timothy L. Violante, DDS, MS, Abhiram Maddi, DDS, PhD With the growing rate of antimicrobial resistance and the increasing cost of health care in the…