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techniques article THE KEY TO AN EFFECTIVE PREVENTIVE PROGRAM CPS Magazine Board of Hygiene Evaluators : Shirley Gutkowski, RDH and Beth Thompson, RDH FREE 1 CEU COURSE CREDIT! revention of dental caries, especially when primary teeth are present, improves the child’s quality of life and reduces costs throughout their lifetime. This article is designed to assist the everyday working hygienist in understanding the practical and predictable options to establish a healthy flora and prevent decay. The CPS Evaluation Team combine product review for the whole team consisting of dentists, assistants, hygienists, patient coordinators and the dental laboratory review this product. CPS produced the following comments and reviews following its evaluation. P paste. These specialty-polishing agents are designed to replenish and seal composite materials while restoring the luster. Examples of nonstain-removing polishes include: Proxyt by Ivoclar Vivadent’s or Sparkle by Dentsply. To protect enamel from damage, Nada by Preventech is an option. (Figure 1). The pumice polishing pastes are harder than the surface intended to be polished. There is no industry standard for particle size based on grit level. Coarse paste, the No. 1-selling grit, removes stains and leaves a rougher tooth surface, which may stain faster. The finer the pumice-based abrasive particle, size, the finer the scratches. Avoiding pumice will decrease the damage to enamel as well. Other options are diatamatious earth and perlite. In situations where the biofilm has demineralized the enamel, it is important to prevent any further loss POLISHING PASTE of tooth structure, so coronal polishing is There are differences in polishing pastes contraindicated. besides the obvious, such as grit size. The majority of prophy pastes are pumice- Smart polishes are those that contain based. Larger pumice particles, labeled as ACP or NovaMin to help remineralize coarse, disintegrate during the polishing the damaged enamel. When using smart procedures. Pumice based products polishes it’s important to be cognizant of remove and damage enamel and prosthetic the purpose of the polishing procedure, materials, so manufacturers have produced adjusting cup speed and pressure to lessen polishing compounds that protect the the potential damage to the enamel. integrity of composite and ceramic restorations as well as improve the luster Another key development in prophy paste is of these prosthetic materials. The dental specialty products formulated for particular hygienist in clinical practice should be needs patients. For example, some patients aware of the prosthetic materials and how are sensitive to wheat and its biproducts. They suffer from a condition called celiac to preserve them. disease. Or, they may be gluten sensitive, Composites should be polished with so selecting products that are gluten-free aluminum-oxide polishing pastes, while eliminates the chance of an allergic reaction . porcelain should be polished with diamond Dental caries is an infectious disease. Streptococcus mutans produce organic acids when fermentable carbohydrates are consumed and produce a sticky mucopolysaccharide protective coating when sucrose is involved. The acid dissolves the carbonated hydroxyapatite and demineralization begins. The mineral loss can be recovered (remineralization begins) from ions dissolved in the saliva. Figure 1. Prophy with Clinpro 5000 3M ESPE. Figure 2. Profluorid Varnish in carmel by Voco. Figure 3. Profluorid Varnish by Voco in carmel flavor. CE CREDIT: All participants scoring at least 80% on the examination will receive a certificate verifying 1 CEU credit. To take the test and receive credit or request a sample, please go to http://cpsmagazine.com/one-ce-credit-effective-preventive-program. 24 Fax Your Order: 1.800.732.7023 24 Hours http://cpsmagazine.com/one-ce-credit-effective-preventive-program

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dental Hygiene Source - July 2012

Dental Hygiene Source - July 2012
Table of Contents
3M ESPE
CAO
CE Course for Dental Assistants
Cetylite
Chattem
Colgate
Cranberry
Crosstex Bookmark
Dentsply Professional
Desensitizers
Diagnostic Instruments
Disposables
DMG America
Dry Mouth
Equipment
Floss & Flossers
Fluorides–At Home
Fluorides–In-Office
GC America
GlaxoSmithKline
Gloves
Handpieces
Henry Schein Brand
Henry Schein Financial Services
Hu-Friedy
Infection Control
Instruments
Johnson & Johnson
KaVo
Medelita
Medicom
Microflex
Mouthwash
Oral-B
Oral Cleaning Aids
Oral DNA
Oral Rinses
PDI
PDT
Pit & Fissure Sealants
Power Scalers
Power Scaling Inserts
Practice Marketing
Premier
Preventech
Privileges
Prophy Angles
Prophy Packs
Prophy Paste
ProRepair
Ranir
Shofu
Sleep Complete
Sultan Healthcare
Sunstar Americas
Super Specials
The Bosworth Company
Toothbrushes–Manual
Toothbrushes–Power
Toothpaste
Uniforms
Voco
Waterpik

Dental Hygiene Source - July 2012