A collaborative approach is needed when encouraging parents/caregivers to seek professional oral health care for their children before age 1.

Clinicians must assess each patient’s risk for developing decay in order to effectively implement a caries prevention program.

Educating parents/caregivers and implementing an interprofessional approach can bolster efforts to improve the oral health of young children.

The positive health effects of this sugar alcohol extend beyond the oral cavity.

As more pediatric patients seek treatment in general dental practices, clinicians need to be well versed in caries prevention.

An in-depth look at the association between tobacco and marijuana use and dental caries.

As the number of older adults in the United States continues to grow, dental hygienists should be prepared to manage the risk of tooth decay with this population.

Through risk assessment and effective prevention protocols, the rising prevalence of this aggressive disease process can be stemmed.

The American Dental Association Council of Scientific Affairs provided a systematic review and evidence-based recommendations for the use of products outside of the fluoride-based armamentarium.

Follow these strategies to effectively assess the dental health of infants and build the foundation necessary for a lifetime of oral wellness.