The Manifestations of Lyme Disease
By Olga Gnatovych, RDH, BA, Victoria Benvenuto, RDH, EdM Lyme disease—which is spread via tick bite—is the most common vector-borne disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi in the United…
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Supporting Good Nutrition in Children
By Kevin J. Donly, DDS, MS February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time when oral health professionals focus on children’s dental health, including…
Breaking the Genetic Code
Genetic testing may provide oral health professionals with a new avenue to customize patient care and improve preventive treatments and outcomes.
Delivering Risk-Stratified Care
Effective risk assessment is key to changing patient behavior and understanding patients.
The Safe and Effective Use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
This three-dimensional technology offers many advantages but oral health professionals need to be well versed in its indications and technique to use …
3D Imaging in Periodontics
Bryan J. Frantz, DMD, MS, discusses the use of cone-beam computed tomography in dental implant treatment, as well as periodontal diagnosis and care.
Air Polishing as an Adjunctive Therapy
Subgingival air polishing can serve as an adjunctive method for biofilm removal in periodontal maintenance therapy.
Stain Removal With Polishing
Oral health professionals need to be knowledgeable about the causes behind staining, the correlation between oral pH and dental erosion, and appropria…
The Effects of Polishing on Esthetic Restorations
Dental hygienists play key roles in advising patients on restorative options and In helping to maintain them.