May 2010

Clinical
Trisha O’Hehir, RDH, BS, Hygienetown Editorial Director
Caries Diagnosis is Prevention Failure
Extras
Trisha O’Hehir, RDH, BS, Hygienetown Editorial Director
Checking Lingual Frenums
Message Boards
When patients decide to spread out their recommended dental hygiene visits, they often return with more disease. Complete treatment now requires more than the appointed time.
Patients are often more concerned about stains than about their periodontal health. Several stain removing and reducing products are discussed. Getting and keeping the attention of the patient is the key to compliance with whatever is recommended.
Research
The value of interproximal cleaning
Perio levels in German adults
Dentistry and oral health improving in Switzerland
Toothbrush diagnosis of gingivitis
Low concentration CHX effective
What causes increased inflammation during pregnancy?

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