Periodontics
Team Care for Periodontal Disease: A Model for Patient Rights
The National Diabetes Education Program is a joint program of the National Institutes of...
Hygiene
Maximum Hygiene
As hygienists, we worked for years doing “bloody” prophies. In many cases, when we...
Infection Control
Preparing for the Flu Season
Influenza (“the flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by 2 types of influenza...
Hygiene
Changes in Thought for Dental Hygienists
The practice of dental hygiene is ever-changing as the scientific community allocates more time...
Implants
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Implant Placement
Eight years ago, Dr. Gordon Christensen told me, If you can do molar endodontics...
CE Articles
Immunity and Immunizations
Disease control and prevention are central to an effective program of infection control. It...
Prosthetics
The Suction Cup Denture: A Century-Old Technology Reborn
Complete denture wearers may be one of the largest underserved dental patient populations, with...
CE Articles
Periodontal Surgery: Resection to Regeneration
The focus of periodontal surgery has shifted over time from a philosophy based on...
Prosthetics
Mandibular Overdentures Retained With Porous-Surfaced Implants
Construction of conventional mandibular dentures can be a frustrating restorative procedure for dentists to...
Periodontics
The Relationship Between Periodontal Diseases and Respiratory Diseases
The increased bacterial burden resulting from poor oral hygiene and periodontal diseases may increase...