CBCT in Periodontics
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was introduced to the dental community more than 20 years ago.1 This technology gathers quality images of the dentition and surrounding structures…
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Providing the First Line of Defense Against Sleep Breathing Disorders
Dental professionals are at the forefront of screening patients for potential sleep breathing disorders (SBDs) and dental hygienists typically see patients more frequently than other…
The Hidden Oral-Liver Connection
Chronic liver disease is a substantial public health concern. Historically, viral liver diseases, such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C, have been the number one…
Strengthening Dentistry’s Quality Assurance
Published in 2000 as part of the United States National Academy of Medicine’s overarching Quality of Health Care in America Project, “To Err Is Human:…
Advances in the Science of Fluoride
As the prevention specialists, we know that effective biofilm management is fundamental to preventing dental caries and periodontal diseases. Unfortunately, how many times have we…
Update on the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the United States Department of Labor, was created in 1970 to protect workers from on-the-job…
Mastering Ultrasonic Instrumentation for Stage I Periodontitis
Clinical practice guidelines state that subgingival instrumentation for Stages I-III periodontitis be performed with hand or powered instruments, alone or in combination, and choice is…
A Perspective on Fluoridation
The widespread addition of fluoride ion to community water supplies is again a hot topic. A systematic review by the reputable Cochrane Collaboration recently reported…
Caring for the Undocumented
Cultural competence is the ability to connect and communicate with people from different backgrounds and it helps to improve patient-provider communication and trust, increase patient…