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    • Volume 43, Issue 10 (November/December 2023)

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    Dental unit waterlines are a perfect environment for bacterial growth and have to be properly maintained for safety. But a new survey reveals that isn't happening, for a lot of...
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    Maryam Shamuel, RDH
    Nov. 29, 2023
    A grassroots team of evaluators recently tested Profisil Fluoride Varnish with their patients. Here are the results.
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    RCC Influencers are your dental hygiene peers who have gone the extra step to unify the profession. Find out what they each contribute to the profession.
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    Assessing, diagnosing, educating, and coding—hygienists are juggling a lot. Here's a look at how focusing on fundamental principles maximizes the value of our services.
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    Meet the newest members of Pac-Dent's preventive line, the ProMate EZ-Q Quick Disconnect Hygiene Handpiece and the redesigned AntiSplatr Disposable Prophy Angles.

    More content from Volume 43, Issue 10 (November/December 2023)

    Chief Editor Jackie Sanders urges readers to use their power for good.
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    Anne O. Rice interviews Dr. Tim Donley in the last of this four-part series. “It’s time for all stakeholders in medicine to realize that the most important health-care provider...
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    The tongue can be an obstacle to patient care, but it reveals a lot about our patients’ systemic health. Here are some conditions to watch for.
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    Establishing a routine that emphasizes physical and mental wellness (such as yoga) can contribute to a longer, healthier dental hygiene career. These hygienists share what they...
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    Trigeminal neuralgia is often undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or underdiagnosed. Here’s what you need to know about this rare condition and its dental implications.
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    Learning about the ancient art and science of tongue examination and diagnosis from traditional Chinese medicine can expand our knowledge and ability to help patients achieve ...
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    With thorough medical histories and knowledge in sleep disordered breathing, dental hygienists can help patients lead healthier lives.
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    Oral hygiene can be a challenge for patients, but especially patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Electric toothbrushes are a game changer, and the Hydrosonic Pro is one...
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    Brooke Ackerman, MSDH
    Nov. 14, 2023
    Have you worked with SDF yet? If not, there are numerous reasons to try it, and numerous reasons to continue using it in hygiene practice.
    Dental CDT code D4910 versus code D1110
    No dentist wants less money for themselves and more money for the carriers due to dental coding. But these two codes have had providers confused for decades.
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    Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a debilitating chronic condition most common in middle-aged women. Here's what to know and how you can help your patients who have BMS.