An Evidence-Based Approach to Cleansing and Polishing: Part I

An Evidence-Based Approach to Cleansing and Polishing: Part I

The purpose of this course is to explore one of the most common procedures in dental hygiene practice—coronal polishing—from an evidenced-based perspective. Overall, the clinician should use the best research, expertise and professional judgment when considering this professional procedure in a contemporary dental hygiene setting.

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    Mechanical Objectives for Cleaning and Shaping Root Canal Systems

    Mechanical Objectives for Cleaning and Shaping Root Canal Systems

    Successful endodontic therapy depends upon complete debridement by thoroughly cleaning and shaping the root canal system. When practitioners make every effort to understand and fulfill the five mechanical objectives behind this fundamental process, then the outcome of endodontic treatment will certainly be favorable as well as consistent.

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      Blood Pressure Issues for the Dental Office

      Blood Pressure Issues for the Dental Office

      While high blood pressure is recognized as the “silent killer” throughout the United States, it is rarely associated with any kind of preventive measures within the dental office. As a considerable portion of the general public attends regular dental appointments every year, it should be more well-known that oral health professionals can play a vital role in the detection and management of hypertension.

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        Antimicrobial Resistance: A 21st Century Public Health Threat

        Antimicrobial Resistance: A 21st Century Public Health Threat

        As the widespread use and misuse of antibiotic/antimicrobial drugs continues in present-day healthcare, more and more cases are being reported that first-line drugs are failing to resolve a number of infections from the evolution of resistant organisms. Furthermore, this phenomenon is not limited to only bacteria, but also antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic drugs as well, which are rapidly becoming less and less effective as increased use persists.

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          NEW Preventive CE Course on Evidence-Based Cleansing and Polishing

          05.17.2012

          This month, The Richmond Institute has published a brand new course with industry-leading author/clinician Michele Darby, RDH on evidence-based cleansing and polishing in contemporary hygiene practice. The first half of this two-part course focuses specifically on the emerging clinical terms that relate to this common procedure, which are now becoming popularized based on many unique patient needs. Moreover, this course divulges into the growing prophylaxis market and highlights the top materials and products clinicians should use to achieve optimal stain removal and lustrous tooth surfaces on any natural or restored tooth structure.

            Chicago Dentists Address Dental Pain Myths

            05.11.2012

            A recent press release by Steven Flicker, DDS and his team of Dental Implant Associates set the story straight on what they believe are the facts behind the public’s common phobia of going to the dentist. According to the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA), approximately 75% of adults in the U.S. have some form of gum disease and are unaware of it. What Dental Implant Associates found is that people are often more afraid of the discomfort from treatment than the actual disease itself– leading them to just avoid the dentist altogether in hopes that it will eventually go away or get better on its own…[READ MORE]

              May is National Blood Pressure Education Month!

              05.10.2012

              The month of May has been dedicated by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to increasing education and the overall awareness of high blood pressure throughout the United States. In relation to oral health, headlines have recently been made that there is no direct link between gum disease and heart disease; although this is true, it has not been made clear that this is only referring to a causal relationship between the two–dismissing the fact that there is still a strong correlation between both of these diseases….[READ MORE]

                Study: 40% of iPhone Users Would Give Up Toothbrush before Smartphone

                05.09.2012

                A survey conducted by TeleNav recently revealed that a staggering 40% of iPhone users admit they would rather give up their toothbrush for a week than be without their phones. Moreover, 22% of Android, Blackberry, and other smartphone users also agree with this scenario. But this is just the beginning– the following represent other real-life comparisons that smartphone users say they would rather give up than be parted from this technology for any given week….[READ MORE]

                  Top Headlines: Dental News (April 29-May 5)

                  05.05.2012

                    New Report on U.S. Dental Handpiece Usage

                    05.04.2012

                    A report was recently published by DentalCompare on the U.S. dental handpiece market, with a focus on purchasing decisions and general usage by practicing clinicians. The contents of the report are based on a survey that over 600 dental professionals participated in, producing the following results…[read more]

                      Take Our Dental CE Survey for 2012!

                      05.01.2012

                      Last year, we generated a survey that was randomly distributed to dental professionals across the U.S. in order to get a better understanding of Continuing Education in contemporary dental practice. This year, we are building on top of that by focusing more on aspects that play a defining role in obtaining dental CE credits.