Objective To assess effectiveness, convenience and cost of point‐of‐care diabetes screenings
performed by a dental hygienist for patients with periodontitis, using a diabetes risk …

The size of the older population will likely double over the next 30 years, while the number
of elderly individuals living in nursing homes (NHs) may triple. Many of these individuals are …

Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of Bengal Smiles, a school‐based dental sealant
programme and assess outcomes related to the US Healthy People 2020 oral health …

Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States (US). Some cancers
are readily managed, but oral cancer is often diagnosed at a later stage, resulting in …

To cite this article: Int J Dent Hygiene 8, 2010; 313–316 DOI: 10.1111/j.1601‐5037.2010.00486.x
Gurenlian JR. Summary of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists house of …

Position yourself for success with a stool that focuses on ergonomics and personalized
comfort and support. Three independent seat mechanisms allow effortless adjustment of seat …

Restrictions on the manner in which dental hygienists practice are determined by individual
state laws, each state's dental practice act, and how those are interpreted by the state board …

Inflammatory periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss. Experts agree that
prevention is crucial, with frequent and through plaque removal being the simplest and most …

… GURENLIAN, RDH, PhD, is president of Gurenlian & Associates, and provides consulting
services and continuing education programs to health-care providers. She is a professor and …

… GURENLIAN, RDH, PhD, is president of Gurenlian & Associates, and provides consulting
services and continuing education programs to health-care providers. She is a professor and …