Reduce Aerosol Risk With Preprocedural Mouthrinse
By Rosette Bravo-Nguyen, RDH, BA It should be of no surprise that in the midst of a global pandemic, infection control and clinician safety are…
Diagnostic Tips for Benign White Oral Mucosal Lesions
By Kitrina G. Cordell, DDS, MS and Molly S. Rosebush, DDS, MS All oral healthcare professionals encounter patients with white oral mucosal lesions, a presentation that raises…
Oral Health Considerations for Older Adults During the Pandemic
By Sandra Stramoski, RDH, MSDH and Anna Matthews, RDH, MS Never have the issues of social isolation, loneliness, and depression been brought to light more poignantly and…
Improving Dental Appointments with Hypnotherapy
By Toby J. Cheramie, DDS and Heather B. Allen, RDH, BSDH, MSHCM The word “hypnosis” usually conjures images of show business hypnotists mesmerizing audience members to perform…
Minimize Your Risk of COVID-19
By Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS In late 2019, a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), which manifests as COVID-19 disease, emerged and rapidly changed the world. The…
Support Your Ergonomics and Visual Acuity During Patient Care
By Denise Kissell, BSDH, EFDA, MPH and Brian Partido, BSDH, MSDH Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a leading cause of workplace injury, decreased production, and early retirement among…
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…
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…
