August 2010

Clinical
Susan S. Wingrove, RDH, FADIA
Peri-Implant Instrumentation Challenges
Extras
Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, BS Hygienetown Editorial Director
You Have Stem Cells in Your Palate
Message Boards
A complete set of Gracey curettes now includes nine instruments, all looking quite similar, but each designed for a specific area of the mouth. Dental school education does not provide time to learn periodontal instruments by sight, so this Townie dentist want tips for recognizing Gracey curettes.
Toothbrushes are the standard first line approach for oral health, despite the fact that the bristles don’t reach into occlusal grooves. Other options to control the oral flora need to be considered.
Research
Similar outcomes with different treatment approaches
Nanoparticles in sensitivity toothpaste
Er:YAG laser tested for non-surgical perio
Perio and prostatitis share similar pathogenesis
Exercises reduce signs of OSAS
Smokeless tobacco and recession
Townie Clinicals

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