The present studies evaluated the efficacy of a controlled‐release biodegradable Chlorhexidine
(CHX) (2.5 mg) chip when used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing on reducing …

New data indicate that periodontal diseases are much more prevalent than previously thought,
which means that there are large numbers of patients who will need to be diagnosed and …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of a service‐learning course on
special needs patients for dental hygiene students by considering student reflections, …

Purpose: Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a style of encouraging and supporting patients in
making their own choices in matters concerning their health. MI is emerging in health care as …

Background & Aims Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) can progress to fibrostenosis by unclear
mechanisms. Herein, we investigated gene dysregulation in fibrostenotic EoE, its …

Self‐assessment is an integral component of learning and developing decision making and
critical thinking skills in the practice of dental hygiene. Dental hygienists must think critically …

The effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing (MI) to change health behaviors is well
documented. Previous studies support use of MI to change oral health behaviors in the areas of …

Objectives: Clinical features of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) have been well‐described in
the literature, however, characterization of features experienced by patients with other …

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a person–centered, goal–directed method of communication
for eliciting and strengthening intrinsic motivation for behavior change. Originally …

Background: According to a recent study, the severity of periodontal disease of individuals
referred for periodontal care is greater now than in 1980. Variability in the standard of …