April 2010

Clinical
Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, BS Editorial Director, Hygienetown
The Power of Power Scalers
Extras
Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, BS, Hygienetown Editorial Director
Eating Bacteria for Health
Message Boards
Dr. Keller finds some hygienists only probe when asked to do so by the dentist. Not the case for many Townie hygienists who provide their rationale for frequent recording of periodontal probing scores.

Removing subgingival calculus from the facial surfaces of the maxillary anteriors poses unique problems and requires predictable solutions.
Research
• Passive Smoke is Harmful to Kids
• Academic stress increases gingiva inflammation
• Visceral fat linked to periodontitis
• Chemical markers of periodontal healing
• Tracking risk, compliance and tooth loss
• Plasma – new “cold” technology

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