Nonsurgical periodontal therapy—both traditional practices and recent innovations—remains key to improving oral health outcomes.

This promising technology has many uses in the delivery of oral health care services—from restorative care to implant dentistry.

Clinicians need to be prepared to provide effective oral health services to this patient population.

Dental practices must follow best management practices to ensure the safe handling and disposal of amalgam waste.

While the expansion of Medicaid and The Children's Health Insurance Program has improved utilization of dental care, state disparities remain.

Such programs can reduce the risk of dental caries, while improving school attendance and decreasing Medicaid costs.

Oral health professionals need to remain up to date on this viral epidemic so they can best protect themselves and their patients.

Early detection and treatment of this oral condition can help maintain the functionality of the tooth.

The effective use of these infection control tools makes all the difference in ensuring clinician and patient health and safety.

The use of sound radiographic principles and improved technique will help clinicians produce diagnostically useful images.