ProBoutique Delivers Fashion for Dental Hygienists
Dimensions' ProBoutique has opened a new online store that specializes in apparel, accessories, and gift ideas designed for Registered Dental Hygienists. Dimensions teamed with professional designers to create three distinctive Registered Dental Hygienist logos that appear as embroidery or printing on each item in the new line.
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store.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com
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CURRENT ISSUE
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a total of 4 CEUs!
Contaminated Surfaces
A look at multidrug-resistant organisms and computer keyboard/mouse devices in the dental office.
By Roger Stambaugh, DMD, MS, MSEd, FACD, and Leanne Elson, MS, M(ASCP)
Understanding the Patient with Fragile X Syndrome
To successfully provide oral health care to this special needs population, dental hygienists must be aware of the distinct characteristics of this syndrome.
By Ronda DeMattei, RDH, PhD, and Tracy Glasco, BS
Maintaining the Beauty and Longevity of Esthetic Restoration
Basic principles of care and maintenance.
By Kristin H. Calley, RDH, MS
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BREAKING NEWS :: JUNE 13, 2009
“…new treatments to preserve bone in patients with periodontitis, osteoporosis, and related bone diseases are imminent.” — Philip Stashenko, DMD, PhD, Forsyth Institute
A New Weapon Awaits Periodontitis
Switching off a single master protein may usher a dramatic shift in how dental professionals treat periodontitis, and researchers who discovered how the manipulation of this protein affects bone loss are calling for a potential new focus of treatments for both periodontitis and osteoporosis.
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Thin and clear 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish in kids and adults dose
VOCO's Profluorid, a 5% Sodium fluoride with Xylitol sets quickly in the presence of saliva providing immediate and long-lasting results. Available in adults' (0.4ml) and children's (0.2 ml) dosages, patients like the natural melon flavor without an aftertaste. The thin, white transparent color makes the material invisible on the teeth and leads to a high patient acceptance. Insurance code applies D1206. Click here to see video tutorial or here for more product details.
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Hazel Harper, DDS, MPH
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Oral Health America Recognizes Hazel Harper for Volunteer Work with Underserved
Oral Health America (OHA) tapped Washington, DC area dentist Hazel Harper, DDS, MPH, to receive this year’s Marvin Goldstein Outstanding Volunteer Award. The award was presented June 5 at the launch of National Smile Month, a partnership between OHA and the International Dental Health Foundation.
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Plak Smacker Perfect Touch Cherry Flavored Gloves
The newest addition to the Plak Smacker line, Perfect Touch Cherry Gloves have a great cherry taste patients will love. Made with premium latex, these gloves have superior tacticity with a textured finish to improve your grip. Available in Powdered and PowderFree. Call Plak Smacker at 1-800-558-6684 or email us at plaksmacker@plaksmacker.com for a Free Sample.
For more information, visit plaksmacker.com.
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New AAPD Guidelines Urge Counseling and Oral Health Care for Moms, Infants
A call for all pregnant women to receive counseling and oral health care during pregnancy has been issued as part of the new oral health guidelines for expectant mothers and infants released by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). The guidelines extend the call for an oral health risk assessment and oral care for infants by their first birthdays.
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Clinpro™ 5000 1.1% Sodium Fluoride Anti-Cavity Toothpaste from 3M ESPE Preventive Care is an advanced formula containing an innovative tri-calcium phosphate ingredient. This prescription-strength toothpaste delivers more fluoride to the tooth, strengthens teeth and reverses white spot lesions better than other brands.
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