Oral-Systemic Health (and How Desiccation Technology Can Help)
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It's not hard to convince clinicians and dental hygienists that poor oral hygiene has a detrimental effect on oral health and a patient's overall health. After all, dental professionals see evidence of this link in health at each dental appointment.
Bacteria in the mouth develop a protection system in the form of biofilm to grow and thrive in a number of situations. Biofilm plays a significant role in not only the development of health complications but also in the exacerbation of many oral and bodily diseases.
Uncovering the Causes and Consequences of Oral Dryness: A Guide for Dental Professionals
Oral dryness is more than a passing nuisance—it affects millions and poses real risks to dental health. Many patients, especially those on multiple medications or with chronic conditions, experience this persistent issue that can lead to…
Understanding PerioDT® and HybenX®: A Guide for Dental Professionals
PerioDT and HybenX are not fundamentally different products; rather, PerioDT is a specific product name for HybenX technology used in dentistry. Both utilize the same "desiccation technology" (a formula of sulfonic/sulfuric acids) to…
Oral pH and Its Impact on Oral Health: Understanding the Silent Threat
Oral pH often goes unnoticed, yet it plays a crucial role in your oral health. When oral pH falls below a certain level, it weakens enamel and invites problems like cavities and gum inflammation. If you deal with dry mouth, oral dryness,…
Features To Look For in an Instrument Handle
Is your future in good hands? Being the highly skilled hygienist you are, the last thing that should be pinching your nerves are your instruments. Seriously, the design of your instrument handles can cause fatigue and even musculoskeletal…
How to Brush with Braces: A Guide to Instructing Your Patients
Brushing with braces isn’t simple, and as a dental professional, it's crucial to guide your patients through the process.
Choosing the Right Prophy Angle: Key Factors for Dental Professionals
Choosing the right prophy angle is tougher than it looks. This guide breaks down dental prophy angle options to help you pick what fits your patients and practice best.
Disclosing Tablets vs. Disclosing Solution – What’s the Difference and When to Use Each
Plaque hides in the nooks and crannies of your patient’s mouth, quietly undermining their oral health. Without clear visualization, it’s easy to miss these trouble spots during hygiene instruction.
Give yourself some Gracey: Mastering the Art of Sharpening Gracey Curettes with Confidence
Sharpening Gracey curettes might seem like a daunting task, but with the right approach, it can become a routine part of dental practice that enhances both efficiency and patient comfort. Let’s explore why sharp instruments are essential…
Same Goal, Different Tools: Columbia 13/14 vs. 4R/4L
Dental instruments are the precise tools that transform clinical knowledge into hands-on patient care. From explorers to periodontal probes, files, and sickle scalers, each instrument is carefully designed to meet specific clinical needs…