Precisions Dentistry-The Future of Oral Healthcare Delivery
By Diana Macri, RDH, BSDH, MSEd In spite of significant scientific advancements in the fields of science and medicine, the rates of oral disease in…
Category: Risk Assessment
The Dental Hygienist’s Role in Treating Gingival Recession
Proper prevention, treatment, and maintenance strategies are integral to achieving positive patient outcomes.
Interest in Teledentistry Continues to Grow
The COVID-19 pandemic thrust teledentistry into the spotlight, illuminating its many advantages in increasing access to car.
Oral Effects of Eating Disorders
By Marleen Azzam, DHSc, RDH; and Cristina Casa-Levine, EdD, RDH Oral health professionals are well positioned to identify early signs of eating disorders and refer…
Addressing Suicide Risk in the Dental Setting
By Tracye A. Moore RDH, MS, EdD; and Haylee McElroy, RDH, BSDH, MEd Death by suicide is a serious public health problem that affects millions…
Importance of Micronutrients in Both Systemic and Oral Health
By Lesley Harbison, RDH, EPDH, MS Interest in vitamins, immune-boosting foods, and healthy lifestyle choices has grown significantly. Besides protecting against disease, a healthy immune…
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,…
Oral Health Complications of X-Linked Hypophosphatemia
By Sarah Gianetti, RDH, BS, JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AFAAOM X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the PHEX…
Gingival Crevicular Fluid and Periodontal Risk Assessment
By Margarita Rivera, RDH, MSDH, Shelsy Apolinar, Madeleine Smith Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) is found within the physiologic gingival sulcus and pathologic periodontal pocket.1 Considered an…