The Etiology of Xerostomia
By understanding the causes of xerostomia, or dry mouth, oral health professionals will be prepared to offer management strategies.
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Treating Sensitivity in Orthodontic Patients
Hard tissue hypersensitivity, commonly known as dentinal hypersensitivity, is one type of hypersensitivity experienced by orthodontic patients.
How Much Do You Know About Periodontal Disease Management?
Dental professionals are instrumental in the prevention and management of periodontal disease. Superior knowledge on this multifactorial disease will …
Role of Chlorhexidine-Thymol Varnish in Caries Prevention
How much do you know about the role of chlorhexidine-thymol varnish in caries prevention?
How Saliva Supports Remineralization
An important consideration in caries risk assessment and remineralization therapy selection is saliva.
Hypersensitivity Management With Fluoride
Fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride are both viable treatment options in efforts to relieve the pain of dentinal hypersensitivity, particular…
Oral Health Implications of Menopause
Oral Health Implications of Menopause By Windy L. Rothmund, RDH, MSDH With nearly 3,000 women reaching menopausal age each day in the United States and…
Improving Visual Acuity
Whether age or digital exposure is affecting a clinician’s vision, strategies are available to improve eyesight.
Strategies for Addressing Sialorrhea
This salivary gland dysfunction presents a multidimensional challenge to oral health professionals who must be well versed in sialorrhea’s causes an…