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    • Volume 44, Issue 5 (July 2024)

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    oral systemic disease
    Some studies indicate that mitochondrial dysfunction may play a pivotal role in the associations between periodontitis and conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes...
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    oil pulling in dentistry
    Despite limited statistically significant evidence on the oral health benefits of oil pulling, studies have outlined its potential therapeutic effects and how it could be pivotal...
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    SDF application in the hands of a dental hygienist: 4 cases
    Silver diamine fluoride can be used for high-caries-risk patients as an immediate treatment to arrest decay and preserve tooth structure. These four cases illustrate how hygienists...
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    Dental operating microscopes (DOMs) can enhance clarity of vision and precision care for all dental professionals, including dental hygienists. Learn more about how DOMs can usher...
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    Equipment appearing discolored and worn? It could be a problem with your surface disinfectants.

    More content from Volume 44, Issue 5 (July 2024)

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    With all the turnover in the field of dental hygiene since the pandemic, some are questioning the longevity of this career. Amanda Hill weighs in.
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    Kevin Ohashi Lopez reviews Curodont Repair Fluoride Plus from vVARDIS, an efficient and versatile fluoride-based product.
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    A recent study indicates that OraCare Health Rinse is a viable replacement for CHX.
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    More patients are becoming interested in oil pulling, and GuruNanda provides a high-quality, reliable product that dental professionals can feel good about recommending.
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    deaf and hard-of-hearing barriers in dentistry
    Health-care professionals can have a positive impact on the world by making sure the deaf and hard of hearing have access to the tools they need to be able to communicate effectively...
    Learn more about the winning dental hygiene products and tools in this year's Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards program.