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Cephalic Tetanus and Tetanus of Dental Origin: An Overview and Case Studies
I became acutely aware of the controversy regarding dental professionals inquiring about patients' vaccination status during the pandemic. Though some dental professionals thought that...
Case Study: Dental Hygiene Student Bases Patient Education on Medical History
Many patients who come into the dental clinic are on various medications, and it is rare and surprising when a patient over the age...
Case Study: Xylitol’s Role in the 4Ds of Smoking Cessation
Xylitol has resurfaced in recent years as a natural sugar (derived from birch bark, corn cob, raspberries, and even strawberries) that inhibits bacterial repopulation...
6 Case Studies Looking at the Oral Manifestations of Long COVID
Editor’s Note: As new research emerges, information about COVID-19 can change. We have made every attempt to ensure this article is up to date...
Case Study: Dental Hygiene Patient’s “Extra” Thyroid Medication Raises Flag
An elderly female patient recently presented with hypothyroidism. Her health history documented that she was taking Synthroid. While verbally reviewing and updating her health...
Case Study: Patient Finally Heeds RDH’s Alert Over Lesion
Last spring, I treated a patient who I have seen routinely every six months for the past 11 years. Rob is a 75-year-old Caucasian...
Say “Yes” to the Treatment: Building Confidence in Restorative Case Acceptance
Truth be told, I had another version of this article with “how-tos,” “what-to-dos,” and pieces of advice from my experience thus far; I thought...
Dental Hygiene Instruments: Expanded Setup for Periodontal Cases
A dentist wouldn’t place an implant using a composite kit. Why do so many hygienists settle for an augmented prophy setup when performing an...
Hygiene Careers: A Case for Stressing the Importance of Office Culture
Job opportunities are on every corner for dental hygienists. If you are on LinkedIn or have a resume on Indeed or other niche sites,...
Case Acceptance: Guiding Dental Patients through Treatment Planning via Imaging
One of the most effective ways to gain case acceptance in the dental practice is through “co-planning” each dental patient’s treatment. Co-planning is essentially...
How the Pandemic Strengthens the Case for Teledentistry and Dental Hygienists
Since the shut down over COVID-19, the dental world as we know it has changed, and teledentistry has become an industry buzz word. Although...
Dental Botox Case Study: Long-term Relief for TMJ Patient Continues
A year ago, I began the Botox journey with my ridiculously overachieving masseters! Unwilling to wear a nightguard and clenching by day as well...
Noma (Cancrum Oris): A Case of a Third World Disease in a First World...
People who live in developed countries often lack knowledge of some of the serious dental and health issues that persistently trouble residents in developing...
Air Polishing Dangers: Case Study of an Injured Dental Patient
A friend recently reached out to me and other dental professionals on Facebook to ask for help regarding a soft tissue injury sustained while...
Tooth Remineralization Agents: An Evidence-Based Review to Make Informed Patient Recommendations
During the 1966 opening ceremony of the Third Conference on Oral Biology, Professor Leslie Hardwick warned participants of the need to rapidly disseminate new...
Research Evaluates Associations of Type 2 Diabetes, Dental Diseases, Poor Oral Hygiene, and Heart...
Periodontal and cardiovascular diseases have an established association. A causal link is still being explored. Nonetheless, the two diseases are prevalent and a public...
4 Things to Know About Disability Insurance for Dental Hygienists
If you’ve been in the dental hygiene profession for at least a few years, I’m willing to bet that you’re starting to feel some...
Dental Polishing and Cleansing Agents: A Quick Guide to Coronal Polishing Considerations
The concept of polishing was noted in Roman and Greek writing. It was not until Pierre Fauchard, the father of modern dentistry, associated polishing...
Dental Patients Who Use Fentanyl: Addressing Clinician Exposure Concerns and Overdose Signs and Management
Recently, while I was perusing social media, I came across an excellent question posed in one of the dental hygiene groups. The question was...
Researchers Identify Trajectories of Opioid Prescribing by Dentists in the United States
In the United States, dentists prescribe opioids more frequently and in higher quantities than their counterparts in other countries. This practice has been associated...
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