Preventing the Spread of Herpes Simplex Type 1
By Selvi M. Das Purkayastha, BDS, RDH and JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AFAAOM There are more than 100 known herpes viruses, and herpes simplex virus type…
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What Oral Health Professionals Need to Know About Syphilis
By Anna Matthews, RDH, MS As an infectious disease that is relatively easily treated with antibiotics,1 syphilis declined sharply after the discovery of penicillin. However, the…
Note the Signs of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children
By Sarah Fabozzi Winter, DMD and Suzanne Robertson, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist Oral health professionals can support a child’s optimal growth and development by screening for…
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.
Strategies for Treating Seniors
Identifying common oral health problems, chronic conditions, and physical/ motor disorders is key to ensuring successful dental appointments for matur…
Oral Health Effects of Antiresorptive Medications
Oral health professionals need to be familiar with bisphosphonates and other antiresorptive medications due to their impact on dental health.
Use of Chlorhexidine Following Scaling and Root Planing
Should chlorhexidine be used after scaling and root planing?
The Spirit of Giving
I wrote this memo from Columbus, Ohio, where I attended the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Annual Meeting with the team from Dimensi…