Patients’ Perspective Regarding the Administration of Local Anesthesia by Dental Hygienist Dental hygienists have been safely administering local anesthesia for over 40 years. Washington state was the first state to allow dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia in 1971. Since then 44 … [Read more...] about Patients’ Perspective Regarding the Administration of Local Anesthesia by Dental Hygienist: Science Sunday
Infection Control – Standards of Care, A Global Perspective: Science Sunday
Collaborating with other dental professionals has become much easier in the age of the internet and social media. Thought there are negatives associated with this easy access to information, there is a positive aspect that shouldn’t be overlooked- the sharing of evidence-based information from … [Read more...] about Infection Control – Standards of Care, A Global Perspective: Science Sunday
Patient Self-Care of Periodontal Pocket Infections: Science Sunday
Patient self-care of periodontal pocket infections Managing periodontal disease can be a very complex task. Multiple factors come into play and as dental professionals, we need to be able to assess these factors and recommend treatment and home care that will be effective at maintaining a healthy … [Read more...] about Patient Self-Care of Periodontal Pocket Infections: Science Sunday
Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Rinses After Periodontal or Implant Surgery – A Systematic Review: Science Sunday
Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Rinses After Periodontal or Implant Surgery: A Systematic Review Many hygienists have a distaste for chlorhexidine, no pun intended. The stain, the taste, the increase in calculus accumulation, and the well-documented interactions with healing are all reasons to loathe … [Read more...] about Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Rinses After Periodontal or Implant Surgery – A Systematic Review: Science Sunday
Oral Microbial Biofilms – An Update: Science Sunday
Biofilm and oral microbiome are important factors to consider when treating patients. Oral microbial biofilm has been associated with dental caries, periodontal disease, and endodontic infections. In August 2019, the Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis reviews the importance and relevance of the oral … [Read more...] about Oral Microbial Biofilms – An Update: Science Sunday
Is Plaque Regrowth Inhibited by Dentifrice? Science Sunday
To achieve good oral hygiene, it is imperative to disrupt plaque biofilm. Mechanical removal via toothbrushing has been shown to be effective. Besides the ant-caries benefit of fluoridated toothpastes, are there other advantages to using toothpaste? A systematic review and meta-analysis published in … [Read more...] about Is Plaque Regrowth Inhibited by Dentifrice? Science Sunday
Changes in Plaque and Gingivits Levels after Tooth Bleaching: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
Many studies show the safety and efficacy of these products; however, have you considered other potential benefits besides whiter teeth? In a systematic review published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene in 2019, the effect of bleaching products on plaque and gingivitis indices was … [Read more...] about Changes in Plaque and Gingivits Levels after Tooth Bleaching: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
Maintenance Therapy for Teeth and Implants: Science Sunday
In a review article published in February 2019 in Periodontology 2000, Dr. Andrea Mombelli highlights maintenance therapy guidelines. There are three components to maintenance therapy post periodontal therapy and implant therapy. These components include preventative measures taken by the … [Read more...] about Maintenance Therapy for Teeth and Implants: Science Sunday
Adverse Events Associated with Home Use of Mouthrinses: A Systematic Review. – Science Sunday
Are you recommending a mouth rinse for your patients? There is a plethora of research addressing the efficacy of different mouth rinses however, have you considered the adverse events associated with their use? A systematic review published in Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety in 2019 reviewing … [Read more...] about Adverse Events Associated with Home Use of Mouthrinses: A Systematic Review. – Science Sunday
