February 2011

Clinical
Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, MS Editorial Director, Hygienetown
Oral Probiotics
Extras
Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, MS Editorial Director, Hygienetown
Evidence-based Dental Hygiene Practice – Where is the Evidence?
Message Boards
This surgical procedure reduced the “gummy smile” and enhanced aesthetics for an 18-year-old female patient who recently completed orthodontic therapy.
Working in a practice with no previous perio protocol presents business challenges with fees, codes and appointment scheduling, and also with patients who have been led to believe they are just fine.
Research
Piezoelectric Scaler More Comfortable
Nurse Practitioners Screening for Perio
Treatment Safe for Pregnant Women
Dental Hygiene Care Prevents Disease
Needle Breakage
The Future of Salivary Perio Tests

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