Menopause-Related Changes to the Oral Cavity
By Rina A. Nowka, RDH, MA, Kaitlin Stier, RDH, MPH, Victoria M. Benvenuto, RDH, EdM Defined by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists as the significant…
Category: Periodontics
Strategies to Support Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy
By Rajesh V. Lalla, DDS, PhD, Michael T. Brennan, DDS, MHS Radiation therapy (RT) is often used for treating head and neck cancers (HNC), including cancers…
Innovations in Implant Therapy
By Catherine Monchik, RDH, BS, MS, Isis Marsh, RDH, MS Tooth loss affects more than half of the adult population in the United States. Implant-supported restorations…
Improve Oral Health With Probiotic Therapy
By Jena Savino, MSGH, RDH, Rosalie Forrester, MS, RDH As more people have become interested in improving their health, the demand for natural therapies, healthy dietary…
Detecting Endodontic-Periodontal Lesions
Identifying the etiology of endodontic-periodontal lesions is key to successful treatment.
The Pathogenicity of Porphyromonas Gingivalis
This Gram-negative anaerobe plays a significant role in inflammation and disease.
Clinical Decision Points as Guidelines for Periodontal Therapy
By Stephen K. Harrel, DDS; Michael P. Rethman, DDS, MS; Charles M. Cobb, DDS, MS, PhD; Lee N. Sheldon, DMD; and John S. Sottosanti, DDS…
The Role of the Dental Hygienist in External Root Resorption
By Donna Smith, BSDH, MSEd, RDHAP Detection and assessment are important aspects of dental hygiene therapy. The preliminary examination can point the therapist toward the…
The Dental Hygienist’s Role in Treating Gingival Recession
Proper prevention, treatment, and maintenance strategies are integral to achieving positive patient outcomes.