The Radiology Chain of Asepsis
Maintaining appropriate infection control protocol protects both patients and clinicians.
Category: Radiography
The Benefits of Digital Radiography Outweigh the Risks
By Victoria Benvenuto, RDH, EdM; Olga Gnatovych, RDH, MEd; and Kaitlin Stier, RDH, MPH Dental hygienists are well aware of the benefits of dental radiography,…
Imaging Techniques for Patients with Cleft Lip and/or Palate
By Gustavo M. Santaella, DDS, MS, PhD, Bruno C. Azevedo, DDS, MS and William C. Scarfe, BDS, FRACDS, MS The most common congenital craniofacial anomalies…
The Safe and Effective Use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
This three-dimensional technology offers many advantages but oral health professionals need to be well versed in its indications and technique to use …
3D Imaging in Periodontics
Bryan J. Frantz, DMD, MS, discusses the use of cone-beam computed tomography in dental implant treatment, as well as periodontal diagnosis and care.
The Oral Health Professional’s Role In Forensic Dentistry
Properly trained clinicians can use forensic dentistry to help identify individuals who may otherwise remain unidentified.
Digital Technology Integration
The following strategies can help oral health professionals implement new technologies into daily clinical practice.
Advancing Patient Care With Digital Technology
The use of digital impressioning and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing may help improve treatment outcomes.