Research continues to provide insight into the possible association between genetic disorders and periodontal diseases.

Inflammation plays a key role in the association between periodontal and systemic diseases.

While often touted as less harmful than traditional smoking, electronic cigarette use is not without risks.

Bob Schroth, DMD, MSc, a Rady Faculty of Health Sciences professor at the University of Manitoba in Canada has designed a Canadian Caries Risk Assessment Tool to assess the risk of lesions in children younger than 6.

Oral health professionals should remain up-to-date on COVID-19 to prevent its transmission in the dental practice.

Dental hygienists lead the way in ensuring the health, function, and maintenance of dental implants.

Early detection and treatment are important to effectively manage this common oral condition.

Healing time and pain can be reduced.

Providing nutritional counseling is an important part of dental hygiene care to improve both oral and systemic health.

Personalized education and treatment are critical to effective dental hygiene care.