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Hygiene
Reflection in the Glass
As careers in dentistry evolve, hygienists will begin to reflect not only the practice...
Clinical Update
Red Wine Can Help Prevent/Treat Periodontal Disease
Researchers are finding that components found in red wine can help in preventing and...
Cover Story
Treating Dental Patients With Eating Disorders
Millions of people in this country, more than 90% of them young women, suffer...
Hygiene
How to “Un-Muddy” the Waters in the Dental Hygiene Department
“Muddy waters” is what I refer to as the real condition that exists in...
Oral Medicine
Geographic Tongue: Literature Review and Case Reports
Erythema migrans (EM) is a benign, red-and-white condition that commonly affects the tongue. When...
Clinical Update
Plaque Bacteria and Heart Attacks
Researchers have found evidence that the amount of bacteria in subgingival plaque may contribute...
Clinical Update
DGI Type III Gene Mapped
For the first time in history, dental researchers at the University of Texas Health...
Clinical Update
Gene Study On Oral Biofilms Launched
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has begun supporting an innovative, 3-year...
Hygiene
Prediagnostic Skills for Hygienists
Traditionally, hygienists identify and treat periodontal disease, provide preventive care instructions, and administer chemotherapeutic...
Hygiene
The Link Between Oral Health and Systemic Health: A Review
Oral health and general health should not be interpreted as separate entities. Our mouths...