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A Supplement to
of Continuing Education in Dentistry ®
Dear Colleague:
One of the most important findings of the past 3 decades is that more Americans are keeping their natural teeth
past age 50 than ever before. This improvement in natural tooth retention has been noted in every census starting in
1970. It is a compliment to the dental profession, which has been teaching prevention and preservation of natural dentition.
With an aging population that is retaining their teeth, more responsibility is placed on the patient to be a cotherapist
in practicing good oral hygiene. The need to reduce biofilm and reduce the risk for dental caries and periodontal
disease becomes a team effort involving the patient working with the dental team.
The need to maintain oral health is greater than ever since recent research has shown a connection between periodontal
disease and diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and preterm low birthweight. The exact cause and effect relationships
are still being investigated, but more and more data emphasize that having a healthy mouth is important to
preserving systemic health. Technology that makes it possible for patients to be more effective in their personal oral
hygiene is welcomed by the dental profession and the lay community.
This special supplement of the Compendium describes new research that makes the practice of good oral hygiene
easier than in the past because of the development of a new instrument for home use. The more efficient we are in
removing biofilm, the more effective we will be in improving oral health.
Ascend Dental Media is grateful to Philips Sonicare for the educational grant that made this supplement possible.
Sincerely,
D Walter Cohen, DDS
Editor-in-Chief
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or diagnoses, and publication of any material in this journal should not be construed as such an endorsement.
WARNING: Reading an article in the Compendium ® does not necessarily qualify you to integrate new techniques or procedures into your practice. The Compendium ® expects its
readers to rely on their judgment regarding their clinical expertise and recommends further education when necessary before trying to implement any new procedure.
This supplement to the Compendium was supported by an educational grant from Philips Sonicare Inc.
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