Fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride are both viable treatment options in efforts to relieve the pain of dentinal hypersensitivity, particularly among older adults.

Caries management by risk assessment is key to reducing the prevalence of this ubiquitous—and preventable—oral disease.

Professionally applied topical fluorides are key to personalized caries prevention treatment planning.

The addition of a mouthrinse as an adjunct tool can provide myriad benefits.

Managing teething pain, preventing caries, and educating parents/caregivers are key facets of oral health care when treating young patients.

Oral health professionals are well-positioned to make individualized clinical recommendations regarding diet, oral self-care, and product selection in order to encourage remineralization.

Teeth stain, dental pain, calculus buildup, and dental erosion can be side effects of exposure to pool chlorine.

Identifying common oral health problems, chronic conditions, and physical/ motor disorders is key to ensuring successful dental appointments for mature patients.

Examining fluoride intake at an individual patient level is necessary to develop effective caries management plans.

Dental hygienists are key to personalized, evidence-based caries prevention, which involves a thorough and comprehensive assessment of individual risk indicators and factors, detection and diagnosis of carious lesions, and acknowledgement…