Screening for Suicide May Save a Life
Oral health professionals are well positioned to screen for this preventable cause of death during the dental hygiene process of care.
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Polishing Protocol
By Sharon L. Mossman, RDH, EdD Dental hygienists have an array of products from which to choose when performing extrinsic stain removal. There are various…
Implementing a Minimally Invasive Approach
By Jessica Fagan, RDH, BS, MA, Diana Macri, RDH, BSDH, MSEd A radiolucency in tooth enamel or dentin no longer automatically indicates that a dental restoration…
Caring for Patients With Special Needs
By Tracye A. Moore RDH, MS, EdD According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2010, 56.7 million Americans had a diagnosed disability, which comprises…
Improve Oral Health During Pregnancy
By Jennifer L. Brame, RDH, MS Poor maternal oral health can increase the risk of pregnancy complications, including preterm delivery, low-birth weight (LBW), gestational diabetes,…
Sedation of the Pediatric Patient
By Cara J. Riley, DMD, MS Some patients, particularly children, may require sedation in order to undergo dental treatment.1 The goals of sedation include patient comfort…
Recognizing the Signs Of Crohn’s Disease
By Danielle Furgeson, RDH, MS, DHSc, Eugene Ko, DDS Almost 70 million Americans experience gastrointestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), each year.1 As such, oral…
The Impact of National Origin on Caries Risk
By Deborah A. Finnegan, RDH, MS, Lori Rainchuso, RDH, MS, DHSc The dental caries rate among school-age children living in industrialized countries ranges from 60% to…
Create a Culture of Safety
By Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS Safety culture refers to the manner in which safety is managed in the workplace and often reflects “the attitude,…