Introduction: Cold plasma, also known as Low Temperature Atmospheric Pressure Plasma (LTAPP)
is a novel technology consisting of neutral and charged particles, including free …

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of two oral rinses-one 0.12%
chlorhexidine rinse (CHX) and one herbal rinse (HBR)-on gingival health status over time. …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if vital tooth whitening affects oral
health–related quality of life (OHRQOL) in adults age 50 years and older, and if tooth whitening …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of 4 different commercially
available instrument handle designs (A. 16 grams and 12.7 mm diameter, B. 23 grams and …

Purpose: Interprofessional education (IPE) experiences are an essential component in
preparing dental hygiene students to participate in future interprofessional (IP) collaborations to …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of dental magnification
loupes on posture during instrumentation. Methods: A convenience sample of 27 right-handed …

Purpose: Workplace bullying in health care has been identified as a problem that negatively
affects career satisfaction, career longevity and patient outcomes. The purpose of this pilot …

Purpose: Dental professionals suffer from a high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal
disorders (MSD). Dental hygienists in particular have a high prevalence of pain in the …

Although health care managers often prefer to hire employees without tattoos, the source of
this bias is unclear. One explanation is that tattoos are associated with being less …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between volatile sulphur compounds
(VSC) and gingival health status, and to monitor the changes in VSC in early dental …