The purpose of this study was to classify brands of bottled water by manufacturer assigned
labeling to verify the concentration of fluoride for those brands that claim to contain fluoride, …

The population of individuals aged 65 and older is growing dramatically and is expected to
increase 126% by 2011, compared to only a 42% rise in the population of the United States …

Objectives: e objectives of the study were to compare the skeletal, dentoalveolar, and
periodontal changes between two types of microimplant-assisted rapid maxillary expansion …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of ultrasonic scaling
instrumentation instruction in dental hygiene programs in the US Currently, there is no publication …

It is vital that healthcare professionals work together in a concentrated effort to help patients
achieve tobacco cessation. As such, it is essential that students in health professions …

The article presents a study which determines the existence and extent of case-based learning
(CBL) in the dental hygiene curricula in the US It mentions that a survey was mailed to …

Heart disease is the number one killer of women, and studies have shown connections
between cardiovascular and oral health. However, interprofessional community‐based …

Purpose: Untreated and poorly controlled diabetes causes increased levels of blood
glucose associated with poor periodontal disease outcomes. Dental hygienists can play a …

Purpose. Hyposalivation influences quality of life and medication compliance. However, oral
health knowledge (in general) and knowledge about hyposalivation (in particular) are often …

Purpose. Currently, no standard abrasive scale exists for dental prophylaxis pastes.
Manufacturers determine their definitions of abrasive grit levels. The purpose of this study was to …