The Rise of Eco-Dentistry
By Susan Vogell, EdD, RDH and Marleen Azzam, RDH, MS There has been a sharp increase in environmental awareness or eco-consciousness in recent years.1 This has translated into…
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Assessing the Risk of Drug Interactions
By Anna Matthews, RDH, MS, Sandra Stramoski, RDH, MSDH and Christopher W. Bowers, DMD, MS The polypharmaceutical nature of modern health care, with an estimated 29% of Americans…
The Varicella Zoster Virus
By Diane P. Kandray, RDH, EdD and Joan O’Connell-Spalla, MSEd, MT(ASCP) Shingles is a viral infection caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV). Approximately 1…
Host Modulation and the Inflammatory Response
By Carleigh Fraley, BA, RDH, Jennifer Knox-Rodriguez, BS, RDH and Diana Macri, RDH, BSDH, MSEd Periodontal diseases are related to an immunoinflammatory response to various types of oral…
Strategies to Ensure Successful Sealant Placement
By Van B. Haywood, DMD, Kim L. Capehart, DDS, PhD, MBA, Jeril R. Cooper, III, DMD Sealants are one of the most effective strategies to prevent occlusal…
Treating Kids With Trisomy 21
By Kathie Wang, DDS Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome, is the most common chromosomal disorder, affecting approximately one in 700 live births.1 It is characterized by…
Behavioral Management in Pediatric Patients
By Beau D. Meyer, DDS, MPH Behavior management is a cornerstone of treatment planning in pediatric dentistry. A child’s level of cooperation and ability to…
Caring for Children With Sensory Processing Disorders
By Deborah Dotson, RDH, PhD, Michelle Johnson, PhD, RDN, LDN, Christy Isbell, PhD, OTR/L The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 reports that one in six…
Improve Your Explorer Technique
By Donna Smith, BSDH, MSEd, RDHAP Successful dental hygienists rely on their ability to detect and remove calculus deposits through the use of tactile sensitivity.…