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Dental Polishing and Cleansing Agents: A Quick Guide to Coronal Polishing Considerations

The concept of polishing was noted in Roman and Greek writing. It was not until Pierre Fauchard, the father of modern dentistry, associated polishing...

Kiss and Tell: Variations of Normal and Pathology of the Lips

Dental hygienists who perform comprehensive intraoral and extraoral exams recognize the importance of healthy labial mucosa. Dental patients may present with pathology or variations of...

4 Simple Tips for Newly Graduated Dental Hygienists

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Caviar Tongue: Are Dental Hygiene Patients Displaying Signs of “Aging?”

Caviar tongue is a condition recognized by purplish veins located on the ventral side of the tongue. Veins are normally visible underneath (ventrally) the...

Researchers Find the Mechanism Behind Potential Anticancer Properties in Lidocaine

Lidocaine is a widely used local anesthetic in dentistry, known for its ability to successfully inhibit pain signals from sensory neurons, typically administered through...

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