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Antimicrobial Host Response Therapy in Periodontics: A Modern Way to Manage Disease

There has been a renewed and increased interest in conservative periodontal care with the...

Reflection in the Glass

As careers in dentistry evolve, hygienists will begin to reflect not only the practice...

Red Wine Can Help Prevent/Treat Periodontal Disease

Researchers are finding that components found in red wine can help in preventing and...

Treating Dental Patients With Eating Disorders

Millions of people in this country, more than 90% of them young women, suffer...

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...

Geographic Tongue: Literature Review and Case Reports

Erythema migrans (EM) is a benign, red-and-white condition that commonly affects the tongue. When...

Plaque Bacteria and Heart Attacks

Researchers have found evidence that the amount of bacteria in subgingival plaque may contribute...

DGI Type III Gene Mapped

For the first time in history, dental researchers at the University of Texas Health...

Gene Study On Oral Biofilms Launched

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has begun supporting an innovative, 3-year...

Prediagnostic Skills for Hygienists

Traditionally, hygienists identify and treat periodontal disease, provide preventive care instructions, and administer chemotherapeutic...