Improving Access to Care for Older Adults
As the number of older adults living in long-term care facilities continues to grow, dental hygienists are well positioned to provide care to this vul…
Category: Xerostomia
Tips for Treating Patients With Sleep Apnea
By Kimberli A. Harward and Lorie Speer, RDH, MSDH In the United States, sleep apnea affects approximately 5.9 million adults.1 The three types of sleep…
The Etiology of Xerostomia
By understanding the causes of xerostomia, or dry mouth, oral health professionals will be prepared to offer management strategies.
Oral Health Implications of Menopause
Oral Health Implications of Menopause By Windy L. Rothmund, RDH, MSDH With nearly 3,000 women reaching menopausal age each day in the United States and…
Strategies for Addressing Sialorrhea
This salivary gland dysfunction presents a multidimensional challenge to oral health professionals who must be well versed in sialorrhea’s causes an…
Risks to Oral Health Posed by Swimming
Teeth stain, dental pain, calculus buildup, and dental erosion can be side effects of exposure to pool chlorine.
Caring for Patients Who Consume Cannabis
By Karen M. Portillo, RDH, MSDH, Tammy R. Sanderson, RDH, MSDH, JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AFAAOM Although the medical and recreational use of cannabis is illegal…
Oral Health Risks in Athletes
By Stephanie Anderson, BS, Paola Salazar, AS, Sana Saleem and Joan Pellegrini, PhD, RDH The training required of both professional and recreational athletes is physically demanding. While sore muscles…
Addressing the Oral Side Effects of Cancer
By Firoozeh Samim, DMD, MSc, Shamin Salemohamed, RDH, BSc, Joel B. Epstein, DMD, MSD, FRCD(C), FDS RCS(E) The course of cancer treatment is based on the type…