Not only does xylitol help in the reduction of caries, it may also prevent the transmission of S. mutans from mother to child.

The benefits of this alternative sweetener are far reaching, moving beyond caries control.

Are dental sealants effective in controlling the progression of incipient and extensive occlusal dental caries?

Dental hygienists are crucial in the education and prevention of early childhood caries.

Marilynn Rothen, RDH, BS, speaks with Dimensions of Dental Hygiene about the evolution of this important sugar substitute.

Marilynn Rothen, RDH, BS, shares her expertise on the value of the natural sweetener, Xylitol, in the prevention of caries and in general health promotion.

The incidence of root caries increases with age. James S. Wefel, PhD, shares his expertise on the prevention and treatment of this serious threat to oral health.

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with John D.B. Featherstone, MSc, PhD, about the genetic component, transmission, risk factors, and treatment of caries.

In an interview with Kathy Phipps, RDH, MPH, DrPH, she discusses the role of dental hygiene in detecting and treating dental caries.

Dental hygienists play an important role in caries control, from assessment to treatment compliance.