Dear DrBicuspid Member,
Evidence-based dentistry (EBD) is not a new concept. But those who advocate its use more often target general dentists and specialists than hygienists and assistants.
With the advent of the Internet, however, and the growing emphasis on preventive care and the oral-systemic link, the dental team as a whole is being called upon to adopt EBD practices. What exactly is EBD, and how do you go about incorporating it into your daily routine? Read what some experts recommend by clicking here or visiting the Hygiene Community.
In clinical news, research to be presented at the upcoming International Association for Dental Research meeting suggests resin infiltration can successfully treat lesions that are too small to restore but too big to ignore. Is it time to seriously consider adding this technique to your armamentarium? Read more in the latest Restoratives Community feature.
And people with a significant burden of periodontal bacteria are more than three times as likely to have hypertension as those with low levels of such bacteria, according to a new study in the Journal of Hypertension.
Finally, over on the Second Opinion page, Dr. Don Deems asks: How effective is your staff member support?
