Dental practices must treat DUWL management as a measurable infection-prevention and quality-assurance process.

My office manager was inquiring about charging for oral hygiene instruction (OHI) at every recare appointment. We review and discuss OHI in great detail with every patient, but is this something that we can bill for?

With emerging probiotic strategies, dental hygienists can help protect the oral microbiome and support patients throughout colorectal cancer treatment.

Subgingival air polishing with low-abrasive powders can complement mechanical instrumentation by disrupting challenging biofilm while supporting patient comfort and peri-implant tissue health.

Long used as a medical antiseptic, povidone-iodine is gaining attention for its potential in dental applications.

New research suggests that regular physical activity may help dental hygienists reduce pain, improve function, and extend career longevity.

Can you bill a prophy and localized scaling in the same mouth, or are you risking a claim denial?

As these handy devices become more common in dentistry, updated safety protocols and proper technique are critical to minimizing radiation exposure and protecting both clinicians and patients.

Implant breakdown is frequently the result of missed biological principles and inconsistent care.

This calcium and phosphate compound provides a safe and effective alternative to fluoride.

As interest grows in biomimetic oral care, emerging evidence compares the long-standing benefits of fluoride with the remineralization potential and safety profile of hydroxyapatite.

Effective ultrasonic instrumentation in stage II and III periodontitis requires a strategic blend of technique, anatomy awareness, and complementary manual scaling.

A review of the literature and clinical case highlight how the walking bleach technique can effectively lighten nonvital teeth and offer a minimally invasive alternative to full-coverage restorations for managing post-endodontic…

Spore testing helps dental teams verify sterilizer performance, protect patients, and stay compliant with infection control standards.