Patients at risk of tooth decay can sway the caries balance toward remineralization with these simple strategies.

While the research on tooth polishing is not robust, available evidence suggests that a conservative approach is…

This technique may help patients implement behavior change to improve both their oral and systemic health.

The use of nonsurgical periodontal therapy to treat chronic periodontitis is standard in oral health care, and new…

Dental hygienists play an important role in helping partially edentulous patients maintain their oral health.

A successful prevention protocol can significantly improve the oral health of children with this rare but serious…

Dental hygienists should be prepared to educate parents and patients about the prevention and treatment of…

This underutilized technique can improve the quality of diagnostic radiographs while also reducing radiation…

The systemic use of fluoride provides many benefits in reducing tooth decay.

Incorporating this technique into practice may help dental hygienists access deposits that may otherwise be missed.…