Treating Patients on Antiplatelet Therapy
In order to safely and effectively manage this patient population, oral health professionals should be able to recognize the medical indications for w…
Addressing Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Oral health professionals play important roles in detecting and treating obstructive sleep apnea.
Current Concepts in Caries Risk Assessment
Staying abreast of the changing landscape of caries risk assessment, management, and prevention will help oral health professionals provide the highes…
Hepatitis C—A Silent Killer
With increasing numbers of hepatitis C virus infections, oral health professionals need to advise their baby boomer patients to seek testing.
Decision Making in Ultrasonic Instrumentation
Sufficient power, proper adaptation, and appropriate stroke activation are integral to successful use of this modality.
The New Liquid Biopsy
Salivary diagnostic testing is poised to move the dental setting into primary, preventive care.
Antidotes for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Maintaining fitness and sticking to a regular exercise routine may help oral health professionals prevent work-related injury.
Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults
By Sheri Alderson, CDA, EFDA, BS The population of the United States is aging,1 and it will continue to do so as advances in medicine help…
The Complexity Of Multiple Sclerosis
By Kelly Schroeder, RDH, MS and JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder of the myelin sheath where plaques are…