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The article focuses on the availability of screening diagnostic aids and adjunctive techniques for oral cancer in dentistry. It talks about the importance of early detection and diagnosis for oral cancers in patients with poor oral hygiene. It tells about the factors like tobacco consumption, HIV infection and nutrition affecting oral health and hygiene.

The article focuses on the importance of hygiene in dentistry inorder to improve the quality of the service provided by the dentists to the patients. It talks about the concept for hygiene being different for different practitioners in different clinics. It tells about the importance of the quality of the healthcare provided to the patients by the physicians.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of dental hygienists with American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA).

The article discusses the crucial role of dental hygienist in assessing the illnesses and mental health of patients. The topics discussed include the rising rates of suicide according to the organization the National Institute of Mental Health and the importance of medical history in enhancing mindfulness practice.

The article states that interprofessional collaboration (IPC) is an increasingly important component of evidence-based, patient-centered health care. It mentions that World Health Organization (WHO) has increased awareness of need for collaborative approach to health care and directed the attention of health care educators toward development of interprofessional education (IPE). It states that health care systems increasingly seek employees prepared to work in teams to deliver patient care.

The article discusses the importance of risk assessment to dental hygienists who evaluate the patient's oral and general health risk profile. It states that it helps hygienists identify current and future risks to oral and general health. It mentions that it identifies the factors that contribute to oral disease and conditions, and provides basis for strategies that prevent disease.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of being a dental hygienist dealing on topics including dental hygiene, career development and the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).

The article offers the views of dental hygienists on the transition from traditional to digital radiography in the U.S. Jenell Fuller of Fort Wayne, Indiana mentions cost as the major factor affecting such change. Regional hygiene mentor for American Dental Partners Rafael Rondon agrees with Fuller while Farmingdale State College dental hygiene radiology coordinator Janet Gruber notes her belief towards the support of an in-depth analysis in creating the switch.

The article discusses that the dental hygienists and the patients you serve safe during a global health crisis requires swift action and access to the latest information. It mentions that the ADHA created the COVID-19 Resource Center for Dental Hygienists in response to the extraordinary circumstances and the immediate impact on our profession.

The article discusses the fall 2012 update by the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) regarding mid-level oral health providers. The role of the mid-level provider in many of the states in the U.S. including Minnesota, presently the only state that licenses and regulates a mid-level provider, is described. Some of the proposed models in the states of Vermont, Kansas and Washington State are included, mentioning ADHA's active involvement in the development of new provider models.

The article offers information on the procedure and benefits of professional tooth whitening. It is mentioned that, whitening will provide a palpable improvement in tooth color. Details of whitening processes and instruments used for the removal of extrinsic stain, calculus and plaque biofilm are also presented.

The article focuses on teh causes, treatment, and preventive care for periodontal disease. It relates on the evidence of the relationship between oral health and overall health. It mentions the importance of noting that patients differ from each other when identifying or treating patients with periodontal disease. It notes that comprehensive periodontal examination on a regular basis for patients at risk is one of the best practice to prevent periodontal diseases.

The article focuses on the role of dental hygienists in the prevention and treatment of cancer. It is mentioned that dental hygienists can not only detect oral cancer but also diagnose other types of cancer by the careful neck and head examination of patients. Information on common types of cancer including skin, pharyngeal and neck, and their identifying features is given. Also presented are various oral complications of cancer treatment including oral mucositis, a side effect of chemotherapy.

The article focuses on the use of dental hygiene program in preparing students for health care system integration in the U.S. Topics discussed include the need for dental hygienists to embrace their roles, the integration of health care system, and the transformation of a program from an associate degree into a bachelor's degree in health or applied science.

The article looks at the challenge of dental hygienists in fulfilling oral health needs of Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S. Topics covered include the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos revealed high prevalence of dental problems like decayed surfaces and missing teeth, and a systematic study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stated that minority patients get enhanced interpersonal care from practitioners of their own race.

The article focuses on the Commission on Dental Accreditation's (CODA) standards for dental hygiene education programs. It mentions that dental hygiene research should be included in the planning and assessment of every level of dental hygiene education; and also mentions that public health and community-based dental hygienists need to understand how to select and implement the appropriate indices to evaluate the oral health status of their communities.

The article focuses on the American Dental Hygienists' Association's Commitment to the Dental Hygiene Profession. It mentions about the accreditation standards for dental hygiene education; and also focuses on Maine's Partnership for Children's Oral Health as a network of organizations and individuals united by the common vision.

The article focuses on life and career of Katharine Martinez, oral health educator at Phoenix Childrens Hospital. Topics discussed include information on her first job working with children and adults at a corporate dental office; her efforts of networking with different health professionals to offer pro bono oral health consulting as well as pursuing several volunteer positions; and her role of assessing the oral cavities of immunocompromised patients.

The article discusses how to become an effective reviewer of a peer-reviewed scientific publication. Topics covered include the objectives of a peer-review, the issues that editors face in finding individuals who will agree to serve as reviewers and the responsibilities of a reviewer which includes informing the editor about whether a manuscript is acceptable for publication. The two most common mistakes that reviewers commit are also described.

The article focuses on the increasing number of users of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) device. It states that 5 million current smokers and 1 million former smokers use ENDS to supplement or replace the use of traditional tobacco cigarettes to receive nicotine without the harmful effects of tobacco. It mentions that the cost of using ENDS device is half than the traditional cigarettes.

The article discusses the need for dental hygienists to have an understanding of infection control following the Ebola virus disease epidemic. Topics covered include the isolation and infection control recommendations developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for hospitals, the issuance of guidelines that emphasized respiratory transmission controls and the factors contributing to fear of Ebola.

The author examines whether oral health experts are screening and referring patients for diabetes. Topics discussed include the number of people around the world with diabetes as of November 2014 according to the World Health Organization, statement issued by the International Diabetes Federation on the growing global diabetes epidemic, and a 2008 poll on dental hygienists needing more knowledge on diabetes and how it relates to dental patient care. INSET: CRITERIA FOR TESTING FOR DIABETES IN ASYMPTOMATIC ADULT....

An interview with dental hygienists Mary Christine Seyer Signorino and Lisa Bircher Ladenberger, and registered nurse Sylvia Keshinover, is presented. They discuss how joint replacement can affect the oral health care plan treatment of a patient, the accommodations that should be given by oral health care facility for treating the patient with joint replacement, and how the dental hygienist collaborates with physicians and physical therapists.

The article discusses the highlights of the symposium Transforming Dental Hygiene Education held in September 2013. Topics covered are the influence of non-dental health care professions on the changes in dental hygiene education needed to achieve competency, the perspective of the nursing profession on oral health, and the development in the pharmacy profession. The speakers included Professor Ruth Ballweg of the University of Washington's School of Medicine and registered nurse Maria Dolce.

The article provides information on the detection of Turner syndrome (TS) through oral manifestations. Topics discussed include the safe dental treatment for patients with Turner syndrome, the benefits of growth hormones in patients, the etiology and manifestations of the disease, and suggested guidelines for its effective management.

The article discusses the role of dental hygienists to help patients who are at risk of autoimmune diseases. Topics covered include ways to screen patients for the diseases, prevalence of autoimmune diseases and symptoms. Also mentioned are the different conditions categorized as an autoimmune disease such as celiac disease, sarcoidosis and Addison's disease.

The article presents stories from registered dental hygienists (RDHs) in the U.S. about their efforts to serve their patients. RDH Judy Carroll shares how she pioneered a non-invasive regenerative protocol for periodontal disease. Pam Cushenan relates her experience of improving service for seniors from long-term care (LTC) facilities. Peggy Trimble talks about the challenges she has faced as a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP).

The article presents the decision taken by the Montana Board of Dentistry regarding approval of the application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) by limited access permit (LAP) dental hygienists. It discussed the role of SDF as topical treatment that is used to prevent tooth decay and arrest carious lesions; and mentions the LAP dental hygienists' scope of practice in which includes the limited prescriptive authority.

The article discusses the role of medical professionals in promoting good dental health, as it can have a large impact on systemic health. Physicians and other health care providers need to take a larger role in informing patients about the importance of regular dental hygiene and dental care. Evidence has revealed that both total cholesterol and LDL levels were lower among patients receiving periodontal treatment. Parents as well as medical professionals must encourage oral hygiene.

The article discusses the importance of introducing an alternative training model to help improve access to oral health care. In the US, poor communities lack access to oral health care; to address this issue, creation of new dental team members or expanding the duties of existing members has been suggested. The American Dental Association (ADA) has proposed the creation of Oral Preventive Assistants (OPAs) and Community Dental Health Coordinators (CDHCs) to increase access to oral health care.

Throughout one's career, there can be a desire for new challenges, independence, new direction and a new focus while remaining within the scope of a profession. Incorporating clinical research into a professional routine, whether it's within a private practice or an educational environment, is a new direction that is becoming increasingly more attractive and can be a natural transition for the practicing dental hygienist and dental team. This paper is the result of the information acquired from a team of dental practitioners who were brought together to prepare and conduct a National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) funded, three-year, multi-center, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study to determine the effectiveness of xylitol mints in reducing the incidence of coronal and root caries in caries-active adults. The authors hope to provide insight into the skills, processes and challenges involved in integrating research into a clinical environment, and what can be learned to help the reader prepare for a possible new direction within their profession. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the role of dental hygienists in raising awareness on the dangers posed by inflammation to overall health. It states that the dental hygienists have the opportunity to determine as well as educate those person who are at risk. It mentions that the dietary modification can reduce chronic inflammation. It adds that the dental hygienists need to understand the cause of inflammation and what reduces it in order to best serve the patients.

The article focuses on the emerging tobacco products. It reports that many tobacco products fell under new regulations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It reports that the first dissolvable tobacco product was introduced in 2001, to deliver nicotine to users without producing unhealthy secondhand smoke.

The article focuses on the role of dental hygienists in diagnosing, informing and referring the patients of thyroid cancer. It is mentioned that dentists and dental hygienists play an important role in early diagnosis of thyroid cancer and offers information on diagnostic techniques such as the physical examination, ultrasound and biopsy. It also offers information on epidemiology and risk factors for thyroid cancer, and discusses various lines of treatment and patient care management programs.

The article offers information about tooth whitening remedies and methods. Several topics being presented include the role and practice responsibilities of the dental hygienists as defined by the Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice as well as the significance of societal aspects in relation to oral health.

The article offers information on oral hygiene education in U.S. focusing on Mary Otto's book "Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America". It mentions the association between lack of oral health with low job prospect and educational achievements . The article also offers information on American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) conference on oral health care that was held in Nashville, Tennessee in 2015.

The article offers information on the collaboration of National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness (NCECHW) with the American Dental Hygienist Association (ADHA) to promoting oral health for pregnant women and children. It discussed the works of dental hygienist liaison (DHL) project to serving communication links between NCECHW and Head Start and child care agencies.

An introduction is presented in which discusses the articles in the issue on topics including the roles of dental hygiene contribute to successful careers; and the role of a dental hygienist in a Dental support organizations (DSO).

The article focuses on the importance of improving the quality of the service provided by the members of the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA). It talks about the changes in the standards and regulations of Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice followed by dentists. It tells about hygiene in the dental clinics improving the quality of the service provided to the patients.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses various reports in the issue on the topics including health care delivery from the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA),dental hygiene education programs and the standards from the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

The article discusses the risk of inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract Crohn's disease (CD). Topics discussed symptoms of disease which include abdominal pain, diarrhea, recalcitrant fevers, malaise, fatigue, and anorexia; medications such as anti-inflammatory agents and immunosuppressants; and the use of corticosteroid agent as temporary pain reliever.

The article discusses several important issues that dental hygienists should put in mind when it comes to providing nutritional counseling for patients with diabetes mellitus. Topics discussed include the number of people in the U.S. who have diabetes mellitus according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an accurate medical history as the initial step to providing quality dental hygiene care, and promotion of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet for diabetics.

The article discusses the contribution of the obesity epidemic to periodontal disease caused by bacterial flora. Metabolic destabilization from glycemic overload is said to hinder inflammatory response while immunological disorders are associated in studies to vulnerability to Porphyromonas gingivalis bacteria. Excess quantities of tumor necrosis factor alpha cytokines are noted to aggravate insulin resistance and inflammatory stress.

The article discusses the Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice adopted in 2008 by the American Dental Hygienists Association. Focusing on the assessment of the patient's medical history, it starts with traditionally accomplished form on paper or electronic format. It is advised to give patients adequate time to express themselves fully. Communication strategies are provided for eliciting necessary information and for control of voice and body language.

The article offers information on an online tool created by Philips Oral Healthcare Philips Customizable Assessment and Risk Evaluator (CARE) for dental professionals.

The article discusses the 2012 guidelines on antibiotic prophylaxis for prosthetic joints, published by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Dental Association (ADA) in December 2012. Topics covered include the primary argument against the use of antibiotic prophylaxis, recommendations included in the guidelines, and previous guidelines on antibiotic prophylaxis.

The article discusses the role and responsibilities of the dental hygienists in addressing human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal cancers (OPC). It defines HPV and explains the difference of HPV-associated head and neck cancers from traditional oral cancers. Strategies are offered on how dental hygienists should discuss sensitive topics like HPV-associated cancer with their patients. Also noted is the relationship between oral hygiene, periodontal disease and the risk for HPV OPC.

The article discusses the role of dental hygienist in treating patients with oral pemphigoid and pemphigus. Topics covered include the autoimmune destruction of the cement, number of people affected by the condition and medications that could be used. Also mentioned are symptoms such as ulcerations and mucosa.

The article features Carolyn Holman, the tobacco program coordinator for Maricopa County Office of Oral Health in Phoenix, Arizona. She provides training in dental offices about the "Ask, Advise, Refer" method of tobacco cessation intervention. She also provides two regional training every year and train students at four local dental hygiene and two dental programs.

The article offers the author's view on the history of dental hygienists in Hawaii. She mentions the visit of dental hygiene profession pioneer Alfred C. Fones to its island in 1921 and the establishment of the Honolulu Dental Infirmary through the memorial fund from Eastman Kodak Co. heiress Helen Strong Carter. She also notes that hygienists executed dental prophylaxis for elementary students from grades one to four as well as toothbrush drills in schoolyards.