Managing Deep Caries
By Zheng Xu, DDS, MDS, PhD An intact, functional primary dentition plays a critical role in a child’s oral health, as it ensures a smooth…
The Role of Sugar Alcohols in Caries Prevention
By Vineet Dhar, BDS, MDS, PhD, Norman Tinanoff, DDS, MS Although largely preventable, dental caries remains the most common chronic disease in children.1 Caries prevention is challenging…
Trends in the Prevention of Peri-Implant Diseases
By Akshay Kumarswamy, BDS, MS As the number of patients with dental implants increases and dental implant therapy assumes a greater role in dental practice,…
Addressing Aggressive Periodontitis
By Diana Bronstein, DDS, MS, MS, Dmitriy Kravchenko, MPH, Jon B. Suzuki, DDS, PhD, MBA Periodontal disease is an umbrella term for a number of pathologies that affect…
Supporting Oral Health in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
By Elise Sarvas, DDS, MSD, MPH, Donald L. Chi, DDS, PhD, Amy Kim, DDS Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common lethal genetic disease in Caucasians. Of…
Strategies for Remineralization
By Brigette R. Cooper, RDH, MS, Trisha Krenik-Matejcek, RDH, MS Dental professionals must understand the dynamics of caries in order to effectively educate their patients and…
Facing the Challenge
By Donna Smith, BSDH, MSEd, RDHAP Periodontal maintenance is among the most challenging tasks faced by dental hygienists. From learning to critically evaluate the periodontal…
Screening for Suicide May Save a Life
By Marlene Storz, MSDH, RDH, Eric D. Bothwell, DDS, MPH, MA, PhD Dental hygienists are equipped with the skills to identify many risk factors associated with…
The Impact of Diet and Nutrition On Oral Health
By Teresa A. Marshall, PhD, RDN/LDN Dental hygienists serve as health care educators in the dental setting. Oral hygiene instruction includes diet and nutrition counseling…