Dental hygienists play an important role in helping disadvantaged populations receive the oral health care they need.

Diet plays an integral role in promoting oral health.

Incorporating the principles of minimally invasive dentistry into caries risk assessment and restorative treatment can improve patient outcomes.

Early recognition of these oral health problems may help improve treatment outcomes.

Intraoral cameras can help clinicians improve the oral health literacy of their patients.

By noting the early symptoms of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, oral health professionals can help patients receive the treatment they need.

Assessment and identification of specific risk factors are integral to a comprehensive periodontal examination.

Community health centers play a vital role in improving the health and quality of life of disadvantaged patient populations.

While several types of lasers are available to oral health professionals, the evidence supporting their use in treating periodontal diseases is mixed.

Dental hygienists can support the early diagnosis and effective treatment of this genetic disorder.