Fluoride’s Vital Role in Caries Prevention and Management
Dental caries, although preventable, remains a challenge for practicing dental professionals. From 2013 to 2016, 13.4% of children and adolescents ages 3 to 19 had…
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Frequency of Radiographs
To assist with decisions regarding the frequency of taking radiographs, the American Dental Association developed guidelines to serve as an adjunct to the oral health…
We’ve Only Just Begun To Learn
I’ll never forget the last week of dental hygiene school at The Ohio State University. It was right before graduation, and we couldn’t wait to…
Probiotics Provide Another Avenue to Enhance Oral Health
The term probiotic originates from the Latin word “pro,” meaning “for” and the Greek word “bios,” meaning “life,” which translates to “for life.” This nomenclature…
The Importance of Probes in Assessing Periodontal Health
The periodontal probe appears straightforward, but it is also a highly complex instrument. The International Organization for Standardization defines a periodontal probe as a “dental…
The Role of Nutrition in the Management of Osteoporosis and Periodontal Diseases
An age-related disease, osteoporosis is highly prevalent and results in serious effects on health and quality of life. In the United States, 10 million individuals…
Best Practices for Disinfection and Asepsis in Radiographic Procedures
Proper disinfection of and asepsis with technology — including radiologic equipment — is vital to delivering safe dental care. Although radiographic duties are considered noninvasive…
Closing the Gap With School-Based Dental Care
Dental caries is prevalent worldwide, affecting 60% to 90% of children, with varying severity.1 Across the globe, an estimated 621 million children experience decay by age…
Navigating the Complexities of Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
Periodontal patients pose a unique challenge to the dental team. Tooth loss, increased mobility, and attachment loss complicate ways to maintain and rehabilitate a patient’s…