Many strategies are available to help patients prevent or manage this common complaint.

I have a number of patients (mostly women) who want to lose weight. Many drink water with seeds, or some type of fiber, and slices of orange, lemon, or lime to aid in their weight loss efforts. I am concerned that these beverages when…

Examining periodontal health in older adults

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is the proud sponsor of the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry Alla J. Wheeler Ethics and Professionalism Award.

I was recently flipping through my newspaper when a "Dear Abby" headline caught my attention: "Dental Care in Nursing Homes Can Be Difficult to Arrange."

While the presence of space between teeth is common among children, pathologic tooth migration in adults may be indicative of oral disease.

Treating periodontally involved teeth and maintaining existing dentition are cost-effective approaches to periodontal care among older adults.

Maintaining oral health is paramount for individuals with this blood clotting disorder.

A patient-centered approach will help dental professionals improve both oral and systemic health outcomes for patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

The wide selection of prophy pastes and air polishing powders gives dental hygienists the ability to personalize treatment for every patient.