Hygiene Tribue U.S. Edition

About the author Catherine Stark, RDH, Orofa- cial Myologist, is a member of the ADHA and has been in pri- vate practice throughout central Florida. She is currently practic- ing in Ormond Beach and works with three dentists. Stark has been a big advocate for screening for oral cancer and educating the public about dental care by volunteering at local schools and health fairs that educate children and their parents. She is a CareerFusion alumni and faculty member and seeks to help bridge the gap between dental and medical care. Youmaycontactheratcatherine stark321@gmail.com. the dentist or hygienist depending on the state in which they prac- tice. Needle-free anesthetics, such as Cetacaine, are well received by patients. Some people prefer a fast-acting topical to injections and find this liquid quite comfortable. One drop per site placed facial and lingual is all it takes to get the effects of this anesthetic. Once the patient is comfortable, the clinician will begin the actual treatment. Modern day use of the ultrasonic instrument to provide the best standard of care is amaz- ing. Ultrasonic scaling, magnetostric- tive or Piezo, provides the most adequate removal of hard deposits and toxins from the tooth structure. The care for the periodontal patient may include irrigation with a chlorehexidine or povidone iodine post scaling and the placement of a locally delivered antibiotic such as Atridox or Arestin. Personalized oral hygiene instruction is demonstrated to the patient before or after each treat- ment is completed. The patient’s daily removal of food and plaque greatly affects the management of this disease. The periodontal re- care appointments in three-month intervals have been found to be effective in maintaining the estab- lished gingival health.2 The Florida Probe can play an important part of the therapy with charting at a recare appointment. Patients listen and wait to hear the change in their numbers. It’s very gratifying to see, hear and involve the patient in his or her treatment. The patient’s sequence of care is essential for a positive experience and outcome for controlling the disease. The ability to practice as a hygienist by making a difference in my patients’ health has given me such pleasure. I look forward to each new day with a passion to con- tinue in my career as a hygienist. If you are truly dedicated to the hygiene profession and providing the best care possible, I encourage you to learn about CareerFusion. CareerFusion offers much for dental and health-care professionals who want expand their career options. I encourage you to get informed, get in the game and enjoy your passion! HT References 1. Axelsson P, Lindhe J. The significance of maintenance care in the treatment of periodontal disease. J Clin Periodontol 1981; 8:281–294. 2. Becker W, Becker BE, Berg LE. Periodontal treatment without maintenance. A retrospective study in 44 patients. J Periodontol 1984;55:505–509. f HT page 1D HYGIENE TRIBUNE | February 2011 Clinical 3D AD ing during brushing and floss- ing” is normal. The Clinical Pro- Health System for Gingivitis is an oral care regimen that offers the highest level of protection to help eliminate gingivitis altogeth- er, breaking the cycle of gingival inflammation and gingival bleed- ing for patients. “The system includes Crest Pro- Health Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste, with newly balanced stabilized stannous fluoride chem- istry that provides an increase in antibacterial power, resulting in our highest level of protection against plaque bacteria that cause gingivitis and helps reverse it after four weeks of regular use,” said Dr. Robert Gerlach, DDS, MPH, Research Fellow, P&G Worldwide Clinical Investigations. “With this system for gingivi- tis, we have found in a clinical study an extraordinary 95 per- cent reduction in the number of bleeding sites after six weeks of treatment when compared to a control group that used regular anti-cavity toothpaste and a soft manual toothbrush after a dental prophylaxis at baseline.1 “To break the cycle of this all too prevalent disease, Crest Oral- B is introducing a regimen spe- cially designed for patients with recurring gingivitis.” The Clinical Pro-Health System for Gingivitis helps break the cycle of gingival inflammation and gin- gival bleeding for improved oral health in patients with mild to moderate, persistent gingivitis. The system is composed of the following products: • Oral-B ProfessionalCare SmartSeries 5000 Electric Toothbrush with oscillating- rotating technology, and Smart- Guide, which encourages com- pliance. • Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Clini- cal Protection for Professionals Floss, the most advanced Glide Floss. • Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste with stabilized stannous fluoride * This the company’s most advanced toothpaste with the highest level of protec- tion against plaque bacte- ria that cause gingivitis. * It also protects against sen- sitivity pain. • Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protec- tion Rinse with CPC that kills 99 percent of germs.2 To learn more about the sys- tem, visit www.dentalcare.com/ clinical. HT References 1. Six-week clinical results with new Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste, new Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Clinical Protection for Profes- sionals Floss and Oral-B Pro- fessionalCare SmartSeries 5000 Electric Toothbrush with SmartGuide; not included is the Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protec- tion Rinse. 2. In laboratory tests. f HT page 1D ‘Children, like adults, should see the dentist every six months.’