Dental Aerosols: The Infection Connection
By Kristin Baumann, RDH, BS, MPH, Michelle Boyce, RDH, BSDH, DHSc, Donna Catapano-Martinez, CDA, RDH, DHSc Respiratory infections—both chronic and acute—contributed to 6 million deaths…
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Ultrasonic Instrumentation Technique for First Molar Teeth
Successful instrumentation of first molar teeth is integral toachieving and maintaining periodontal health.
An Update on the Classification of Periodontal Diseases
By JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AFAAOM Identifying and treating patients with periodontal disease is an important component of dental and dental hygiene practice.…
Adjunctive Use of Antibiotics and Antimicrobials in Periodontal Therapy
In conjunction with scaling and root planing, antibiotics and antimicrobials can be effective additions to the periodontal therapy armamentarium.
The Importance of Interpersonal Communication Skills
By Lindsey M. Lee, RDH, MS and Diana B. Aboytes, RDH, MS Dentistry is a people-focused profession, in which good communication skills are essential. Patient…
Adjunctive Use of Antibiotics and Antimicrobials in Periodontal Therapy
By Lynn Marsh, RDH, EdD In conjunction with scaling and root planing, antibiotics and antimicrobials can be effective additions to the periodontal therapy armamentarium. *…
Ultrasonic Insert/Tip Selection for First Molar Teeth
Choosing the most appropriate ultrasonic inserts/tips for the task at hand is integral to effective ultrasonic instrumentation of this area of the den…
Understanding the New Blood Pressure Guidelines
By Susan Davide, RDH, MS, MSEd, Anty Lam, RDH, MPH Hypertension is a common health condition in the United States and a risk factor for heart disease and…
Improving Oral Health With Polyphenols
By Donna Catapano-Martinez, CDA, RDH, DHSc, Michelle Boyce, RDH, BSDH, DHSc, Margaret Garland, MS, DDS Oral health is paramount for patients’ overall well-being and quality of life. Multiple…