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    Patient Care

    The skinny on fat-soluble vitamins and their relationship to oral health

    Knowing how different vitamins affect oral and overall health will help you advise patients in their dietary choices.
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    Infection Control

    Staying ahead of respiratory illness season: Best practices for health-care workers

    'Tis the season to catch those viral infections. Don't let your guard down, and help keep this season's statistics low with proper IC practices.
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    Community
    Inspiration

    Rewards from the dental community

    Want to join a community? The RDH Community Connection program celebrates dental hygienists making a positive impact through community outreach projects and helping dental professionals...
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    Career & Profession

    Artificial intelligence: A new era for dental hygiene

    AI is revolutionizing dentistry by boosting patient care, streamlining workflows, and expanding access to services through advanced tools like diagnostics, machine learning, and...
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    Patient Care

    The GuruNanda Butter on Gums toothbrush: A gentle solution for sensitive oral care

    The GuruNanda Butter on Gums toothbrush, created for patients with sensitive oral conditions, offers ultrasoft bristles that effectively reduce plaque and irritation, making it...

    More content from Volume 44, Issue 8 (November/December 2024)

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    Water Safety

    Waterlines: Don’t let them turn into a petri dish

    Maintaining dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) is essential for infection control; dental professionals must adhere to strict testing, maintenance, and flushing protocols to ensure...
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    Pathology

    Bulging, bulbous, and boggy gingiva: A sign of more than just periodontal issues?

    Sherri Lukes, MS, RDH, explains the medication-induced and disease-induced causes of gingival enlargement.
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    Inspiration

    Leading in a new era: 6 ways young professionals can shape the future

    Nov. 21, 2024
    As a young leader, there are many things to consider to develop a successful career and dental team. It begins with self-awareness and building relationships.
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    Patient Education

    The effect of depression on the gut

    While a mental health disorder and a large area of the body may not seem like they’re related, scientific research has shown that they are. Dental hygienists can educate their...
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    Patient Care

    Understanding sickle cell disease and dental treatment

    Dental professionals must be aware of the unique challenges posed by sickle cell disease to ensure safe and effective dental care for patients with this condition.
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    Instruments/Handpieces

    Risks and biohazards associated with dental instrument retipping: A review

    A retipped dental instrument may offer a lower-cost option in the short term, yet this reduction in cost may be accompanied with elevated risks to the clinician and the patient...
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    Patient Care

    Illuminate your smile: Colgate Optic White Professional Take-Home Whitening Kit

    The Colgate Optic White Professional Take-Home Whitening Kit offers a blend of efficacy, convenience, and patient comfort that distinguishes it as a premier option in the realm...
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    Patient Care

    Maximizing your investment in oral myofunctional therapy education: Practical applications in clinical dental settings

    Learning to work with oral myofunctional disorders can be complex, but there is a solid path you can take to educate yourself and your patients, as you work collaboratively with...
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    Pathology

    The mind-mouth connection: Psychological implications of oral pathologies

    Emerging evidence points toward a dynamic relationship between mental and oral health, where the state of one can influence the trajectory of the other over time. Dental hygienists...
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    Is rapamycin the next big breakthrough in periodontitis and oral cancer treatment?
    Oral Systemic

    Is rapamycin the next big breakthrough in periodontitis and oral cancer treatment?

    Originally developed as an immunosuppressant, rapamycin is now being studied for its wide-ranging potential in oral health—particularly in treating periodontitis, oral dysbiosis...