Caring for Older Adults Residing in Institutions
By Tracee Dahm, BSDH, MS, RDH The average lifespan for Americans continues to grow, leading to a significant increase in the number of older adults.…
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Prevent Infective Endocarditis
By Sandra Castellanos, AAS, RDH, BS, MA, CHES Infective endocarditis is a rare but life-threatening infection of the endocardium that affects the heart valves and…
Assessing Chronic Periodontitis
By Vandana Kumar, DDS, MDS, MS, Kirandeep Arora, DDS, BDS Chronic periodontitis is an inflammatory destruction of the supporting apparatus of the teeth. It results in…
Promoting Oral Health Among the Visually Impaired
By Ruth Palich, RDH, MHHS Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of low vision and blindness among adults 50 and older. Currently, more…
Tips for Successfully Serving as Infection Control Coordinator
By Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS The infection control coordinator or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officer is a key member of the dental team.…
Strategies for Success
By Stacy Matsuda, RDH, BS, MS Patients present at the dental office in varying stages of oral health. While some patients have little to no…
Preventive Interventions for Musculoskeletal Disorders
By Frances McConaughy, RDH, MS, Shane Perry, RDH, Med Weighing the evidence on preventive interventions for musculoskeletal disorders can be challenging for dental hygiene educators and…
Ensuring Safe Practice In Dental Radiology
By Ann M. Bruhn, RDH, BSDH, MS, Tara L. Newcomb, BSDH, MS, Susan Lynn Tolle, BSDH, MS Dental professionals are responsible for ensuring minimal radiation exposure through…
Screening for Oral Cancer
By Kim Attanasi, RDH, MS Unfortunately, the prevalence of oral and oropharyngeal cancers is rising. These cancers exert significant negative effects on health and quality…