Purpose: The objective of this paper is to provide a broad overview of the predominant
findings from research published on pulsating dental water jets over the last 45 years. Method: …

Focuses on the educational course of the selection of automated oral-hygiene self-care
devices for dental hygienists in the US Scientific and practical implications of evidence-based …

Waterpik Technologies manufactures consumer oral healthcare products, including power
toothbrushes, automatic flossers, and an oral irrigator. The power products are mentioned in …

Ghaname said the experiences on the ADHA Council on Public Relations helped her develop
new skills, especially facilitation and active listening.“In 2008, as the council chair, I had to …

make time to take blood pressure or recommend smoking cessation (action)? Within the
dental practice, critical incidents usually take the form of late patients, absent coworkers or …

I was delighted today when I picked up my August 2003 RDH and saw an article pertaining
to the link between Crohn's disease and the oral cavity. I have been wondering for a number …

… by Carol A. Jahn, RDH, MS … Carol Jahn, RDH, MS, is the manager of professional
education and commucations for Water Pik, Inc. She provides continuing-education …

We've all had that uncomfortable moment when the way we practice is challenged. Perhaps
while sitting in a CE course or maybe it was conversation with that new hygienist and recent …

A key element in a successful orthodontic outcome is good self care. Yet the presence of
brackets and wires can make daily hygiene challenging, even for the most motivated patient. …

Interdental cleaning is essential for optimal oral health, yet most dental patients are ineffective
at using conventional floss and practitioners often struggle with getting patients to comply …