| | | | | | | Sponsored | | | | Not all fluoride treatments are equal! FluoroDose adheres to teeth for hours for optimal fluoride uptake. The critical first step in prevention is to convert fluoride ions into fluorapatite – a tooth structure up to 100x more acid-resistant. “…varnishes that adhere to the enamel of the teeth provide significantly greater fluoride uptake than varnishes that do not.” - Dr. Clifton Carey, PhD. |
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| | | | | Autonomous dental hygiene is transforming access to care, bringing essential services to underserved populations through mobile practice and teledentistry. Shelley Brown, MEd, BSDH, RDH, outlines the tools, regulations, and evolving preventive strategies shaping the future of dental hygiene. |
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| | | | | | New research is clarifying how periodontal disease may contribute to systemic inflammation, microbiome disruption, and chronic disease risk. The article explores what those mechanisms could mean for future periodontal therapies and everyday clinical decision-making. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | | | VOCO's Profluorid Varnish delivers 5% sodium fluoride in a fast-setting, ultra-thin film patients barely notice. It adheres reliably to enamel, helps protect against hypersensitivity, and comes in seven great-tasting flavors. Easy application, excellent esthetics, and exceptional patient acceptance without compromising protection. |
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| | | | | | Burnout, musculoskeletal pain, and job dissatisfaction are pushing many hygienists to consider leaving the profession. Here are some practical strategies—like ergonomic improvements, smarter scheduling, and career growth opportunities—to support long-term success. |
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| | | | | | Colorado is redefining the relationship between dentistry and dental hygiene through collaboration, progressive legislation, and shared advocacy. See how Colorado’s team-based approach is expanding access to care, strengthening the workforce, and shaping the future of oral health care. |
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| | | | | | California has reached a proposed settlement with Aspen Dental Management Inc. over allegations tied to dental practice control, advertising practices and clinician incentives. |
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| | | | | | Alison Stahl, RDH, breaks down implant maintenance in practical terms—from what to assess at every visit to which instruments and home-care tools deserve a closer look. |
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