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Continue reading →: Research Interpretation For Dental Hygienists
Research interpretation is one of the most important and relevant skills a dental hygienist will utilize throughout their career. Dental hygienists are considered intermediary providers and our recommendations promote the education of individuals on their health. In order to provide evidence-based and clinically effective information, it is important to be…
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Continue reading →: Are Electric Toothbrushes Worth the Investment?
It is well accepted that regular oral hygiene is the key to oral health. The mechanical removal of plaque has been demonstrated to be the key to success.1 Plaque is what is directly responsible for dental caries and inflammatory gingival conditions, such as periodontal disease. The daily use of a…
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Continue reading →: Can Periodontal Disease Increase Cancer Risk?
Cancer has a major impact on society within the United States. In 2024, an estimated 2 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and over 600 thousand people will die from the disease.1 Periodontal disease is a locally destructive, chronic, low-grade inflammatory process that has…
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Continue reading →: Is Activated Charcoal In Dental Products Safe?
With the rise in popularity of activated charcoal dental products, many different research studies have been done to evaluate the safety and efficacy of these products. Those who promote the effects of activated charcoal toothpaste liken its function to that of a magnet, with the ability to pull bacteria and…
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Are Dental Diseases Transmissible?
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Continue reading →: Are Dental Diseases Transmissible?Something that dental professionals encounter regularly that may not always be thought of is the fact that some dental diseases like periodontal disease and dental decay (caries) are, in fact, transmissible from person to person. This occurs due to the type of bacteria that is able to transfer through salivary…
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Continue reading →: Product Review: Profisil Fluoride Varnish
Profisil fluoride varnish is a product from Kettenbach Dental. We were fortunate enough to receive samples of the product along with informative pamphlets for us to review. We’ll be giving our professional opinions on this fluoride varnish, as well as review some of the product’s claims to see how this…
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Continue reading →: Dental Demolition: What is Bruxism?
Bruxism is described as a repetitive jaw-muscle activity characterized by clenching or grinding of the teeth and/or thrusting of the mandible. This activity can occur during sleep or during wakefulness.1 Bruxism can cause complications such as increased tooth sensitivity, jaw pain/soreness, dull headaches, broken or worn teeth, and broken tooth…