Vaccination Recommendations
Dental hygienists need to be familiar with vaccination recommendations in order to protect themselves from exposure to infectious diseases and educate…
Category: Articles
Treating Dry Mouth
Dry mouth/xerostomia are common conditions that need a multifaceted approach to mitigate symptoms.
Ultrasonic Insert/Tip Selection for First Molar Teeth
Choosing the most appropriate ultrasonic inserts/tips for the task at hand is integral to effective ultrasonic instrumentation of this area of the den…
The Role of the Dental Hygienist in Caries Risk Assessment
Dental hygienists are key to personalized, evidence-based caries prevention, which involves a thorough and comprehensive assessment of individual risk…
The Use of Periodontal Ligament Injections
Periodontal ligament injections can help achieve the anesthesia necessary for successful dental treatment.
Supporting the Transgender Community
By Anna N. Vo, RDH, BS, Michelle C. Arnett, RDH, BS, MS, Miranda Drake, RDH, MSDH, Yvette G. Reibel, RDH, BA, BSDH, MSDH Transgender individuals identify their gender,…
Managing Desquamative Gingivitis
By Scott M. Peters, DDS Desquamative gingivitis is a clinical term used to describe an erythematous, erosive, and ulcerated appearance of the gingiva.1 Patients with desquamative…
Addressing the Opioid Crisis
By Heather B. Allen, RDH, BSDH, MSHCM, Tricia S. Barker, RDH, BSDH, MEd, Tina Patel Gunaldo, PhD, DPT, MHS Opioids are a class of drugs that includes legal…
The Increasing Utilization of Teledenstiry
By Tracye A. Moore RDH, MS, EdD Teledentistry is the delivery of dental services through interactive audio, video, or other electronic media for the purpose of…