The direct pathway models to dental therapy education require a diverse and flexible approach to enhance oral healthcare access.

We have a new dental hygienist who said her previous office’s waterlines were heated. Wouldn’t this pose a bacteria risk?

Oral health professionals must prioritize the correct selection and use of personal protective equipment to safeguard against infectious diseases.

Chemotherapeutic mouthrinses, when paired with good oral hygiene practices, can effectively manage a range of dental conditions.

When I was in school and a patient presented with one or two quadrants of localized periodontal disease, we treated those areas and then continued the patient as a prophylaxis. I have colleagues who keep patients on a prophy only if they…

Learn about the critical aspects of maintaining dental unit water quality, preventing biofilm formation, and reducing infection risks in dental practices.

This chairside guide is designed to help clinicians classify and treatment plan according to these guidelines.

The use of potassium iodide, potassium fluoride, silver nitrate, and glass ionomer cement may mitigate the discoloration caused by SDF.

Calculus location, instrument selection, and indications for use are considerations for removal of these tenacious deposits.

Maintaining a neutral posture during patient care is key to preventing musculoskeletal injuries.

My office uses iPads for patient check-in. Are there any issues regarding securing informed consent on such a device?

Oral health professionals need to remain up-to-date on the types of radiographic exposures and size image receptors in order to be well-prepared to treat this population.

Dental hygienists are regularly providing local anesthesia safely and effectively across the United States.

We use a variety of different surface disinfectants to clean our operatories. How do I know that I am using the best one with the correct contact time to ensure disinfection? Disease transmission from environmental surfaces is generally…

At my practice we recommend fluoride toothpaste, oral hygiene techniques, xylitol, and diet changes for those at high risk of decay. I also consider dry mouth. However, I often feel like we are going in circles with no changes noted. Any…