Positioning, grasp, fulcrums, and instrument design are integral to improving the ergonomics of instrumentation.

By keeping up to date on the most commonly used medications that cause dry mouth, dental hygienists can help…

With advancements in materials and methods, dental sealants remain one of the most important tools in the caries…

Reducing the oral cavity’s bacterial load is essential to maintaining health. Here’s how antimicrobial mouthrinses…

Correct instrument selection and effective technique are key to successful debridement of these challenging areas.

Dental hygienists play an important role in recognizing, treating, and preventing peri-implant disease.

Follow these strategies to effectively assess the dental health of infants and build the foundation necessary for a…

Follow these strategies to therapeutically debride root surfaces within periodontal pockets.

As the prevalence of these lesions increases, understanding the roles of abrasion, erosion, and abfraction is key…

As consumption of these beverages increases, so do the negative effects on the tooth surface, including a higher…