The purposes of this study were to determine if: 1) an association exists between cigarette
smoking and signs of periodontal disease after controlling for the confounding variables of age…

Volume and amounts of myeloperoxidase (MPO), lactoferrin (LF), aryl sulfatase (AS) and
lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) were measured in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) collected from …

Purpose: Endoscopic technology has been developed to facilitate imagery for use during
diagnostic and therapeutic phases of periodontal care. The purpose of this study was to …

Because of inherent aspects of clinical practice, dental hygiene practitioners may be at risk
for developing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). A study was conducted to determine the …

The purposes of this study were to 1) characterize the demographics, oral health behavior,
and periodontal status of a health maintenance organization sample; 2) investigate the …

Purpose The purposes of the study were to determine Minnesota dentists' perception of the
adequacy of their dental record documentation, assess the general format and contents of …

Aim: Compare the efficacy of topical benzocaine gel to injected lidocaine during scaling and
root planing. Materials and Methods: In each of 21 participants undergoing root planing, two …

Purpose Hand-intensive, repetitive motion procedures such as those performed by dental
hygienists can lead to median nerve dysfunction which, left untreated, can degenerate into …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of a periodontal endoscope
improves periodontal outcomes of scaling/root planing when compared to scaling/root …

Reports of low-quality pharmaceuticals have been on the rise in the past decade, with the
greatest prevalence of substandard medicines in developing countries, where lapses in …