GABA-Workshop: 42. Jahreskongress Swiss Dental Hygienists

Thema: „Kariesmanagement – von der Diagnose zur Therapie“. Moderne Konzepte der Kariesversorgung zielen mittlerweile nicht mehr ausschliesslich auf die grossflächige Entfernung und Restauration der kariös zerstörten Zahnhartsubstanzen ab. Vielmehr treten patientenbasierte Parameter in den Vordergrund und entscheiden über den Verlauf des Kariesmanagements.

Oral Health Literacy – 3 Tips to Help Improve it for Your Patients

One of the biggest challenges a dental professional encounters on a day-to-day basis is effective patient communication. Understanding our patients’ oral health literacy is the first step to helping them succeed in their own oral care.

Older Adults’ Dental Care

People will need a healthy set of teeth to live their golden years to the fullest. That means dental professionals must tailor their dental care for older adults to accommodate this growing demographic’s special needs. As a dentist, how can you help older patients?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: How Can Dental Professionals Prevent It?

As dental professionals, we are at an increased risk for developing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) due to our repetitive motions and the demands on our hands. CTS is a serious diagnosis for dental professionals, given how precise their hands must be to treat their patients. Read about how to prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).

Oral Health and Cancer: 5 Tips for Patient Care

Read on for five ways to help your patients help protect and maintain their oral health during and after cancer treatment.

Perio & Caries – Presenting the Campaign to Jointly Manage Caries and Periodontal Disease

A recent symposium supported by Colgate-Palmolive Europe at Europerio 9 and attended by over 600 people, presented the recommendations of Perio & Caries, a Europe-wide initiative driven by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP). Perio & Caries aims to apply the latest evidence-based guidelines to approach a joint management of caries and periodontal diseases – both at individual and at population level.

Are cold desserts and refreshing summer drinks off the table for some of your patients this summer?

There is high prevalence of dentine hypersensitivity in the general population – more than 40%of the UK population suffer from DHS¹-². Left unmanaged many of these people won’t be able to experience cold desserts and refreshing summer drinks without attendant tooth pain.

Empower your patients for Whole Mouth Health with our infographic!

Empower your patients for Whole Mouth Health with our infographic! Dentistry today goes beyond solving oral health issues towards pro-active health maintenance. Modern patients expect your guidance and support to achieve and preserve oral health for life.

Are your patients’ teeth prepared for summer?

Your patients plan their summer activities and holidays well in advance, in order to obtain the maximum enjoyment, of the best times that summer has to offer. They stock up on sunscreen, sunhats and ice cream for the freezer! But do they prepare their teeth against the painful effects of summer too?

L’hypersensibilité dentaire est-elle une fatalité ?

L’Hyperesthésie Dentaire (HD) est une pathologie bucco-dentaire largement répandue. Les patients se plaignent de douleurs survenant en buvant, en mangeant, en se brossant les dents et même, dans certains cas, en respirant.