Efficacy Overview. The use of an antimicrobial mouthrinse is an important adjunct to
toothbrushing and interdental cleaning. To varying degrees, chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), …

Oral adverse drug effects negatively impact oral health, comfort and function. Background
Patients treated in the oral health care environment take multiple medications, many of which …

Objective: The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) National Dental Hygiene
Research Agenda (NDHRA) is a working document that guides research efforts of the dental …

Purpose: A checklist intervention was applied to the dental radiographic acquisition process
to determine its effectiveness in improving the diagnostic value of bitewing images and …

Doctoral education in dental hygiene is necessary to create a cadre of dental hygiene
researchers and scholars, and to develop educators who will expand the body of knowledge for …

Doctoral dental hygiene education would prepare scholars and leaders to improve population
health through changes in oral health policy and delivery. Background Discussions about …

Purpose: Candidates and recipients of kidney transplants are at high risk for oral infections
due to systemic co-morbidities, and disease and drug-induced immunosuppression. …

Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a novel training programme
on dental hygiene students' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about caring for individuals …

It is widely recognized that dental hygiene practice must be based on sound research and
scientific information. To promote research and advance the scientific base of dental hygiene …

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