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ORTHODONTICS | patients more frequent recare interval due to the bacterial challenge. Address gingival inflammation as it occurs, while the appliances are in place. If scaling and root planing is indicated, do it. Jump all over your remineralization protocols, before, during and after orthodontic treatment. Products I can’t live without When it comes to my ortho patients’ needs, these are my go-to products. ALL IN A DAY’S WORK As the role of the dental hygienist expands, it is important to remember the responsibility we have to provide comprehensive care to each of our patients. The orthodontic patient presents hard and soft tissue challenges that should be managed by the trained professional. Time and consideration must be given to these necessities so optimum oral health is the final outcome. As dental hygienists, we have a wonderful opportunity yet critical responsibility to counsel our patients about the importance of living healthier lives through meticulous oral healthcare. No patient is more deserving of our effort than the orthodontically-challenged patient. mh Donna Grzegorek RDH, EC, has practiced full time clinical dental hygiene for 28 years in Barrington, Ill., for Dr. John R. Napolitano and Dr. Gregory S. Tehle. Donna received national recognition from Discus Dental and Modern Hygienist as a BreathRx Hygienist of the Year Finalist in 2006, Sunstar/Butler “Award of Distinction” Recipient in 2007, and Johnson & Johnson /ADHA “Hygienist Hero” Recipient in 2008. Ms. Grzegorek is a hygiene educator and speaker for OraPharma Pharmaceuticals, an educational consultant and presenter for LED Technology-VELscope and a key opinion leader in the area of oral cancer. She is an active member of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Illinois Dental Hygiene Association and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. 1. American Association of Orthodontics – 2006- “a SMILE that’s good for a LIFE”. www.braces.org/beautifulsmile/children Accessed September, 2008 2. John Napolitano DDS, Orthodontist, oral communication, September 2008 3. The Angle Orthodontist: Vol. 68, No. 3. pp 225-232, “Orthodontic Maxillary Expansion and its Effect on Nocturnal Enuresis”. 4. Journal of the American Medical Association Study, June 11th, 2008, “Natural Treatment can Prevent ADHD” 5. Sleep, Volume 27, Number 4 / June 15, 2004. “Rapid Maxillary Expansion in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome”. Also: The Dallas Center for Sleep Disorders Newsletter August 2008. www.dallas-sleep.com/pediatric-sleep-apnea. php 6. Guideline on Adolescent Oral Healthcare, www.aapd.org/media/policies 7. Journal Dental Education 72 (8): 912-918, 200. “Effects of Malocclusions and Orthodontics on Periodontal Health: Evidence from a Systematic Review” 8. Australian Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry – 2007. www.aacd.com.au/teen-orthodontics.htm VELscope velscope.com LED DENTAL Summit Toothbrush sunstaramericas.com SUNSTAR AMERICAS SUNSTAR AMERICA PROCTER & GAMBLE DENTSPLY PHARMACEUTICAL DENTSPLY PROFESSIONAL ORAPHARMA PATTERSON DENTAL KAVO USA DISCUS DENTAL GC AMERICA PHILIPS SONICARE Soft-Picks and Rincinol Oral-B Superﬂoss Oraqix Dual Select Cavitron Jet Arestin sunstaramericas.com oralb.com oraqix.com dentsply.com orapharma.com caesy.com kavousa.com discusdental.com gcamerica.com sonicare.com CAESY Educational System DIAGNOdent tongue scraper MI Paste and MI Paste Plus FlexCare Also check out… Bracket-friendly and bracket-free options. PDT STURDYFLOSS ALIGN TECHNOLOGY Platypus pdtdental.com Sturdyﬂoss sturdyﬂoss.com Invisalign invisalign.com November 2008 | modern hygienist 21 http://www.velscope.com http://www.sunstaramericas.com http://www.sunstaramericas.com http://www.oralb.com http://www.oraqix.com http://www.dentsply.com http://www.orapharma.com http://www.casey.com http://www.kavousa.com http://www.discusdental.com http://www.gcamerica.com http://www.sonicare.com http://www.braces.org/beautifulsmile/children http://www.dallas-sleep.com/pediatric-sleep-apnea.php http://www.dallas-sleep.com/pediatric-sleep-apnea.php http://www.aapd.org/media/policies http://www.aacd.com.au/teen-orthodontics.htm http://www.aacd.com.au/teen-orthodontics.htm http://www.pdtdental.com http://www.invisalign.com http://www.sturdyfloss.com

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