Hygiene

Minimal Intervention Dentistry: A New Focus for Dental Hygiene

Minimal intervention dentistry (MID) uses a medical model of disease control by the dental...

Dentistry TodayApril 1, 200810 Mins read

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Fluoride…It’s Still Good!

For the generation that grew up with the benefit of healthy nutrition, daily exercise,...

Dentistry TodayFebruary 1, 200810 Mins read

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Power-Driven Scalers: A Review for Practitioners

Originally developed for use in operative dentistry, ultrasonic devices have been around since the...

Dentistry TodayJanuary 1, 20088 Mins read

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Dialing 911: What Hygienists and Doctors Should Know in an Office Emergency

Have you ever had an emergency situation in your office? What if a patient...

Dentistry TodayDecember 1, 20079 Mins read

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Creating Hygiene Heaven: Transform Your Practice With World-Class, Patient-Focused Service

General stores are still the hub of activity and source of communication in small...

Dentistry TodayNovember 1, 20079 Mins read

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Power Brushes…From Novelty to Necessity

According to the Lemelson-MIT Invention Index, the toothbrush was selected in 2003 as the...

Dentistry TodayOctober 1, 20078 Mins read

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Changing the Public’s Mindset: The “Healthy Mouth, Healthy Practice, Healthy Lives” Initiative

Despite years of professional marketing and millions of patient visits, a high percentage of...

Dentistry TodayAugust 1, 20077 Mins read

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New Age Periodontics: What’s Coming Down the Pike

A whole new light is emerging as we continue to learn more about periodontitis,...

Dentistry TodayJuly 1, 200711 Mins read