CURRENT ISSUE
Our August issue offers
a total of 4 CEUs!
 Partial Denture Care
A well-designed appliance, regular maintenance visits, and meticulous home care are key to ensuring long-term periodontal health in patients with removable partial dentures.
By Cindy Lyon, BSDH, DDS, EdD; Alvyn Yeoh, DDS; and W. Peter Hansen, DDS
Breaking Down Barriers
Improving access to oral health care is critical to people living with HIV.
By Helene Bednarsh, BS, RDH, MPH; Carol Tobias, MMHS; Jane Fox, MPH; Sara Bachman, PhD; and Timothy Martinez, DMD
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In a fitting tribute to the “mother of dental hygiene,” Esther M. Wilkins, BS, RDH, DMD, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene presented its inaugural The Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award to its namesake during a ceremony held in June at the American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s Annual Session in Las Vegas.
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Is there a dental hygiene topic you’d like to know more about? Get the answer when you Ask Our Editors. It’s easy. Click on Ask Our Editors to submit your question now. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Editor In Chief Anna Pattison, RDH, MS, and Editorial Director Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, will select one reader-submitted question to address each month and publish the answer in the “Tips On Technique” column in Dimensions’ print journal. Please note, due to the volume of submissions we apologize if we are unable to respond personally to all queries.
Anna Pattison's
Upcoming Lecture Calendar
Friday, September 10
Concord, NH
New Hampshire Dental Society
"What's New for
Nonsurgical Periodontics"
Visit www.nhds.org
for more information.
Friday, September 24
Seattle
"What's New for
Clinical Dental Hygiene"
Visit www.internationaldentalseminars.com for more information.
Jill Rethman's
Upcoming Lecture Calendar
Saturday, September 18
Ohio Dental Hygienist's Association Periodontal Symposium Trends in Perio - What To Know
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BREAKING NEWS :: AUGUST 23, 2010
Genetic Tests May Identify Periodontal Diseases
Plans have been announced for clinical research led by the University of Michigan School of Dentistry to study the effectiveness of genetic testing in determining risk for periodontal diseases. The study, which may open a door to a higher level of personalized dental treatment, will compare gene variations with 15-year medical histories of 4,000 test subjects.
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COOL MINT® LISTERINE® Antiseptic
Kills germs that cause bad breath, plaque and the gum disease, gingivitis. It offers 24-hour protection against plaque and gingivitis germs (use every 12 hours) and has the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance for helping to prevent and reduce gingivitis and plaque above the gumline.
For more information, visit
http://www.jjdentalprofessional.com/biofilm-study.html
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Tongue Piercing Complications Found Worldwide
The creation of a diastema caused by “barbell” jewelry in a tongue piercing is chronicled in a recent case study led by researchers at the University of Buffalo (UB), New York and published in the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics. The report echoes findings from studies abroad that illustrate the prevalence of complications associated with tongue piercing among adolescents and young adults.
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 The Dental R.A.T. 2.0 is a WIRELESS (or USB) premium periodontal charting input device. It runs your current dental software, eliminates cross-contamination, and is private for HIPAA or has audible feedback for education.
The simple foot-operated mouse is the most effective, consistent hands-free periodontal charting solution, plus runs digital x-rays and intra-oral cameras!
For more information, visit www.dentalrat.com or
call toll free 1-877-278-0061.
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Smoking Cessation Lowers Harmful Bacteria
An investigation spearheaded by The Ohio State University (OSU) to better understand how specific subgingival bacteria respond to smoking cessation reveals a beneficial shift in bacterial presence among individuals who quit smoking. The study documents how smoking cessation acts jointly with non-surgical periodontal therapy to lower levels of harmful bacterial, while raising levels of healthful bacteria.
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Eliminate the Risk of Glove Allergies with Aspen2100AF
Nitrile Gloves from Hourglass Industries, Inc.
 Aspen2100AF™ accelerator free nitrile powder-free exam gloves from Hourglass Industries, Inc. have low dermatitis potential. Created from the purest nitrile compound available, the gloves will not cause Type IV chemical allergies and deliver ultimate tactile sensitivity. Aspen2100AF™ gloves are comfortable, strong, and available in sizes extra-small to extra-large.
Visit www.hourglassindustries.com for more information.
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Signal in Basal Layer Identifies Oral Cancer
An amino acid that normally helps ward off harmful bacteria in the mouth appears to be a reliable signal of mouth cancer, according to research from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.
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 Support Smiles Across America®!
Purchase any pack of Trident Gum from September 13-19, 2010 and five cents per pack will be donated to Oral Health America's Smiles Across America* program supporting vital school-based and school-linked oral health services for children and families across the U.S.
*Donation capped at $600,000. Includes single packs, multipacks, and club packs.
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