Caries Oral Health Risks Among College Students Tailoring preventive education to address this population’s needs may help improve both oral and systemic health.
Infection Control Tips for Successful Sterilization The sterilization of instruments is integral to the safe and effective provision of dental care.
Caries Managing Caries Risk in Adults Oral health professionals must keep up-to-date on effective strategies to prevent and manage root caries in older…
Sealants The ABCs of Sealants Educating parents/caregivers about the benefits and limitations of sealants is an important part of supporting…
Infection Control Tips for Effective Surface Disinfection Adhering to regulations and choosing the appropriate product are key to reducing the risk of cross-contamination.
Radiography Optical Coherence Tomography This advanced imaging technology may help improve treatment outcomes, as well as support patient education.
Antimicrobials Combating the Periodontitis Epidemic Rebecca Wilder, RDH, MS, discusses the importance of antimicrobial toothpastes in the fight against plaque and…
Miscellaneous Periodontal Risk Management Assessment and identification of specific risk factors are integral to a comprehensive periodontal examination.
Miscellaneous Working to Improve Access to Care Community health centers play a vital role in improving the health and quality of life of disadvantaged patient…
Miscellaneous Treating Periodontal Diseases with Laser Therapy While several types of lasers are available to oral health professionals, the evidence supporting their use in…