The Alliance for a Cavity Free Future (ACFF)—an international nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing tooth decay—had a lot to celebrate during its fifth annual summit at the FDI World Dental Congress meeting in September in New…

In recent months, we've lost two amazing colleagues and friends— Connie Drisko, RDH, DDS, and Roberta L. Shaklee, RDH, DDS.

Clinicians can help stop the cycle of violence with proper screening.

A holistic approach to risk assessment can improve outcomes while reducing costs in the treatment of periodontal diseases.

The use of locally delivered antimicrobials/antibiotics in conjunction with scaling and root planing may improve the viability of implants at risk of peri-implantitis.

Clinicians are best prepared to effectively diagnose and manage this common problem through a comprehensive understanding of its etiology.

While a large radiopaque mass of the maxilla could represent a variety of oral health problems, a differential diagnosis is the key to pinpointing the cause.

Purposeful assessment, correct instrument selection, and effective technique are key to maintaining health in the anterior dentition.

Dental hygienists are well positioned to help patients treat and prevent the effects of this common oral health problem.

This component of personal protective equipment is critical to successful infection control protocol in the dental setting.