Extreme Body Modifications
By Anna Matthews, RDH, MS, Gwen Cohen Brown, DDS, FAAOMP, Sandra Stramoski, RDH, MSDH Body modifications, such as tattoos, piercings, and branding/scarification, have been used by humans for…
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Improve Patient Communication
By Christina Calleros, RDH, MS, Diana B. Aboytes, RDH, MS For patients who only understand a portion of the information provided by health care professionals, it is…
The Ethics of Off-Label Drug Use
By Kristen M. Stephens, RDH, MS, JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AFAAOM Although medical advances have made it possible for individuals to live longer, advanced age…
A Regulatory Look At Nitrous Oxide Delivery
By Diana B. Aboytes, RDH, MS Fear and anxiety remain prevalent among dental patients. These feelings are not only associated with specific dental procedures, but studies…
The Role of Gloves in Breaking the Chain of Infection
By Nancy Goodwin, CDA, RDH, MEd More than 30 years have passed since oral health professionals switched from wearing virtually no personal protective equipment (PPE) to…
Stain Removal With Polishing
By Sharon L. Mossman, RDH, EdD The polishing of natural teeth and restorations is integral to the standard prophylaxis performed by dental hygienists. While the factors…
Incorporating the Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride
By Brooke M.O. Fukuoka, DMD Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has been used internationally for years to treat dentinal hypersensitivity and caries lesions.1–3 In 2014, it was…
Guest Editorial: The Colorado Medical-Dental Integration Project
By Patricia Braun, MD, MPH, Cherith Flowerday, Karina Villagrana, RDH The traditional model of providing clinical dental hygiene services in a private practice setting involves a daily patient…
Guest Editorial: A Strategic Approach to Addressing Dental Caries
In addition to establishing a dental home and developing a comprehensive treatment plan, the introduction of silver diamine fluoride may be a game cha…