Treating the Transgender Patient
Following are strategies to support oral health professionals in their efforts to meet the needs of this patient population and to identify barriers t…
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Managing Orofacial Pain
Oral health professionals should be prepared to address chronic idiopathic or dysfunctional orofacial pain conditions.
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.
Dietary Influence on Inflammation
Consuming a Middle Eastern diet could reduce systemic and periodontal inflammation compared with a Western diet.
An Interprofessional Approach to Ergonomics
A collaboration between occupational therapy and dental hygiene departments increased awareness of the common pitfalls that lead to musculoskeletal di…
Surface Disinfection Strategies
The following protocols will help ensure effective asepsis for clinical surfaces and equipment.
Innovation in Tooth Whitening
The continuous advances in whitening materials and techniques reflect the efforts of oral health professionals and industry toward preserving tooth st…
Connecting with Millennial Patients
Oral health professionals who recognize generational traits may be more successful in achieving patient adherence.
Early Detection of Type 2 Diabetes In Children and Adolescents
Following are assessment techniques that are easily implemented into routine dental hygiene practice.