Calcium phosphate technologies may support the remineralization process, thereby helping to ensure the integrity of the tooth surface in the face of mineral loss.

Precautions must be taken to ensure both clinician and patient safety during ultrasonic instrumentation.

Clinicians should be aware of current Food and Drug Administration-approved recommendations when determining the appropriate dose for individual patients.

Dental hygienists play an integral role in helping orthodontic patients maintain adequate oral hygiene—a necessity for positive treatment outcomes.

I have consistently observed the presence of xerostomia among patients with facial paralysis. Is there an association between the two?

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As the number of adults living with this genetic disorder increases, dental hygienists should be prepared to provide individualized attention to this patient population.

Redefining diagnostic skills and refreshing their knowledge of anatomy will help dental hygienists recognize the most common variations in normal radiographs, as well as the most frequently encountered incidental findings.

In order to effectively address this type of gingival overgrowth, clinicians must be up to date on which drugs increase its risk.

New evidence suggests that breastfeeding may have long term positive effects on children's oral health.