Adhering to ethical principles is integral to maintaining professionalism while utilizing the many types of online platforms available today.

Oral health professionals play key roles in the diagnosis and management of this common viral infection.

Implementing the following strategies when taking dental X-rays can help the dental team reduce radiation exposure levels.

As more pediatric patients seek treatment in general dental practices, clinicians need to be well versed in caries prevention.

Here are tips to ensure compliance with OSHA’s new Revised Hazard Communication Standard.

Dental hygienists are key care providers for these vulnerable populations.

While the benefits of placing dental sealants far outweigh the risks associated with bisphenol A, oral health professionals should employ a variety of strategies to limit this exposure.

The same ergonomic tools used by dental hygienists to improve visual acuity may also help patients strengthen their self-care regimens.

The use of overlapping, multidirectional strokes in the correct sequence is key to successful instrumentation of deep periodontal pockets.

Fluoride therapy, in addition to adjunctive over-the-counter remedies, can help patients with xerostomia relieve the dry mouth symptoms and reduce their risk of decay.