Air Polishing as an Adjunctive Therapy
Subgingival air polishing can serve as an adjunctive method for biofilm removal in periodontal maintenance therapy.
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Stain Removal With Polishing
Oral health professionals need to be knowledgeable about the causes behind staining, the correlation between oral pH and dental erosion, and appropria…
The Effects of Polishing on Esthetic Restorations
Dental hygienists play key roles in advising patients on restorative options and In helping to maintain them.
Addressing Prescription Opioid Misuse
Improving communication between providers, increasing use of alternative pain control mechanisms, and creating evidence-based prescribing guidelines w…
Oral Health Effects of Antiresorptive Medications
Oral health professionals need to be familiar with bisphosphonates and other antiresorptive medications due to their impact on dental health.
The Oral Use of Transmucosal Drug Delivery
Transmucosal drug delivery provides an alternative to traditional enteral, intravenous, or intramuscular routes of medication administration.
Cultivating Cultural Competency in the Dental Setting
With an increasingly diverse population, oral health professionals need to be able to communicate effectively with all types of patients.
Improve Patient Communication
From using professional interpretation services to addressing low health literacy, ensuring effective communication between patients and providers is …
The Importance of Interpersonal Communication Skills
Patient care and team building are supported by highly effective interpersonal communication skills.