Instrumentation Restore Periodontal Health Effective nonsurgical periodontal therapy is key to improving and maintaining the oral health of patients with…
Fluoride The Consequences of Convenience The rise of bottled water consumption has some unintended effects on the environment and oral health.
Esthetic Dentistry Whitening Wisdom Esthetic dentistry expert, Ronald E. Goldstein, DDS, shares his thoughts on the status of tooth whitening and where…
Caries 9 Myths About Caries Prevention in Older Adults New research discredits the traditional emphasis on restorative care for older patients—paving the way for more…
Antimicrobials Antibiotics and Dental Biofilms The complexity of dental biofilms interferes with the ability of antibiotics to penetrate these destructive…
Oral Pathology Educate Your Patients About HPV Dental hygienists can serve as the first line of defense in detecting and treating oral human papillomavirus.
Miscellaneous Bacteremia and Oral Health Maintaining oral health may be more effective than antibiotic prophylaxis in reducing the risk of bacteremia.
Ultrasonics The Possibility of Pulsation A discussion with A. Damien Walmsley, BDS, MSc, PhD, about cavitation and acoustic microstreaming in ultrasonic…
Ergonomics Protect Your Musculoskeletal Health Strategies to reduce the risk of injury during off-work hours.