Strategies for Meeting Infection Control Protocols
In order to protect the health of patients and Oral health professionals, compliance with infection control guidelines and requirements must be a top …
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The Role of Homeopathy in Oral Health Care
As the number of patients interested in complementary and alternative medicine grows, clinicians should be aware of this modality.
Addressing Ulcerations of the Oral Cavity
Careful assessment of tehse common oral conditions is critical to ensure early detection of any malignant ulcerations.
Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking
Oral health professionals need to be able to recognize the sometimes subtle signs of victimization in order to effectively assist this vulnerable popu…
Topical Anesthetics for Dental Hygiene Procedures
Alternative pain control modalities offer soft tissue anesthesia, providing clinicians with additional options.
Troubleshooting Instrumentation of Furcations, Concavities, and Depressions
The use of site-specific ultrasonic inserts/tips can help improve the success of nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
The Role of Nicotine in Caries Risk and Development
Research demonstrates a direct relationship between smoking and Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation that raises the risk for dental caries.
Caries Classification
Effectively classifying caries lesions and implementing nonsurgical therapies, such as fluoride usage, can help reduce the damage done by tooth decay.
A Closer Look at Gingival Recession
While not every case of recession requires treatment, evaluating etiology and precipitating factors will help clinicians determine the need for a ther…