Preprocedural mouthrinsing reduces the number of transmissible microorganisms in dental aerosols—possibly decreasing infection risk.

How the implementation of electronic health records and telehealth is addressing the access-to-care problems faced in the United States.

Though this genetic disorder is relatively rare, the first manifestations often appear in the oral cavity, so dental professionals need to be prepared to recognize them.

A fog of misconceptions surrounds hookah use and its risks to both systemic and oral health.

These complementary therapies can help reduce the recurring musculoskeletal pain often experienced by clinical dental hygienists.

The addition of a videoscope to this technique provides benefits for both clinicians and patients.

Oral health professionals can help noncompliant patients improve their dental health by using the interdisciplinary system of behavioral modification.

Risk assessment analysis, monitoring risk factor modification, and managing risk factors in patients with periodontal diseases, or those at high risk, are essential to successful treatment.

Following are simple strategies to help patients with this autoimmune disorder maintain their oral health.

By improving the ergonomics of clinical practice, dental hygienists can reduce the risk of career-ending injuries.