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…
Effects of Aging on Periodontal Health
The cumulative effects of periodontal diseases make it difficult to distinguish long standing disease from age related incidence of disease.
Tattoos in the Dental Setting
Visible tattoos on oral health professionals can impact patients’ perception of care.
Effects of Synthetic Cannabinoid Use
Oral health professionals need to be aware of the systemic and oral health effects of the substances in this class of drugs.