title: Basic science is changing the way we practice dental hygiene.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: O'Hehir
mesh_terms: D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D003756:Dental Hygienists / Q000193:education; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011364:Professional Practice