Hygiene

Evidence-Based Dentistry – How to Use It

It was 1784 when the earliest masked assessment seems to have been performed by a commission of inquiry appointed by Louis XVI to.

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Hygiene Time-Saving Tips

Time is the one thing that is equal in all of humanity. How one chooses to spend that time, however, is not. If.

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A Review of the ADA Mercury Hygiene Recommendations

More than a decade ago, the ADA established recommendations for appropriate mercury hygiene within dental offices. Recommendations are subject to periodic updates and.

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Professional Standards, Personal Responsibility

One of the best parts of being a hygienist in a dental practice is the opportunity to meet and relate to individuals in.

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Trends in Dental Hygiene: Shaping the Way Dental Practitioners Do Business

Wouldn’t it be great if you had a crystal ball and could foresee the future? You’d know exactly where to be and what.

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The Hygiene Department From the Doctor’s Perspective

During over 35 years of practicing dentistry and consulting with dentists and dental practices, it has been my studied observation that one of.

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Occlusion and Hygiene

Beauty is only skin deep, but function goes to the core! As hygienists, we work to polish, shine, and smooth tooth surfaces, while.

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New Age, New Meals, Old Problem

Whether it’s in a cup or a can, today’s “meals-on-the-go” are risky. As adults we are constantly trying to squeeze 25 hours into.

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Thriving in a Tough Economy

Many dental offices around the country are experiencing slowdowns. In some cases patients are changing appointments, new patient flow is decreased, patients are.

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Oral Care for Patients Undergoing Cancer Therapy

More than 1,250,000 Americans are newly diagnosed with cancer every year. Approximately 500,000 of these individuals (40% annually) will develop oral complications from.

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