Hard tissue and soft tissue hypersensitivity may be experienced by patients undergoing different types of orthodontic treatment.

Providing patients with additional options for interdental cleaning can help them maintain oral health.

In order to prevent decalcification, caries, and gingivitis—common occurrences during appliance therapy—patients must improve their self-care regimens.

Dental hygienists play an integral role in helping orthodontic patients maintain adequate oral hygiene—a necessity for positive treatment outcomes.

Demystifying occlusion dental hygienists can help their patients prevent significant occlusal problems with education and assessment.

Orthodontics can be used to address problems associated with tipped and ectopically positioned permanent molars.

Dental hygienists who are well versed in normal and atypical development of the mixed dentition can significantly contribute to positive patient outcomes.

Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment are predisposed to early caries development. Here’s how to help your patients prevent incipient tooth decay.

The treatment of malocclusion may help reduce the risk of premature tooth wear and periodontal diseases.

As diode lasers become more common in orthodontic practice, dental hygienists need to understand their many uses.