dental hygiene

Oral cancer risks higher

2008-04-08

More patients may be at risk of oral cancer than previously believed, warn Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. The three companies are collaborating

DentalEZ introduces new sonic scalers

2008-03-24

DentalEZ has introduced new sonic scalers that it claims are clinically proven to provide a gentle cleaning for patients while removing stubborn calculus deposits and

Full and partial scaling equally effective

2008-02-28

Confused about treating your patient’s periodontal predicament with partial or full-mouth scaling? There is no significant difference in clinical outcome between the two, so dentists

Healthy mouth for a healthy heart

2008-01-21

Here’s an argument that will have your wayward patients back in the chair in a heartbeat. According to an article in the latest Journal of

Bill restricts dental therapists

2007-12-12

Chalk one up for the American Dental Association (ADA). Having lost a battle to keep dental health aide therapists out of Alaska, the organization has

Magnolia bark kills oral bacteria

2007-11-29

So you’ve tried good oral hygiene, mints, mouthwashes, and sweet-smelling gum. Nothing’s worked, and you wonder what else you can do to sweeten a patient’s

Is your culture giving you oral cancer?

2007-11-25

Cultural habits, such as smoking, and chewing tobacco or areca nuts, may put different ethnic groups at a higher risk for developing invasive squamous cell

Getting a handle on things

2007-11-08

Attention all hygienists with tired aching fingers! Premier Dental Products Company is now offering a choice of three ergonomic handles on their NV1 Anterior Scaler

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