Oral Pathology Decreasing Oral Cancer’s Morbidity Sol Silverman, Jr, MA, DDS, discusses the importance of early detection in the fight against oral cancer.
Infection Control HIV and the Dental Team The role of the dental professional in managing patients with HIV/AIDS.
Infection Control Avian Flu Across the Globe The current global status of the A(H5N1) influenza virus, clinical manifestations, and comparisons to previous…
Hypersensitivity Re-establishing a Normal Salivary Flow Over-the-counter and prescription treatment options are both helpful in addressing salivary gland hypofunction.
Orthodontics The Controversy Continues Investigating the role of occlusion in the development and treatment of periodontal diseases.
Fluoride Fluoride’s Balancing Act Fluoride is critical to improving oral health but dental hygienists must be aware of patients’ systemic fluoride…
Esthetic Dentistry Whitening Particulars Van B. Haywood, DMD, shares his expertise on this popular cosmetic treatment option.
Instrumentation Advancements in Hand Instruments Developments in instrument design and materials have furthered the dental hygienist’s ability to scale tenacious…
Mouthrinses An Adjunct to Mechanical Plaque Removal Mouthrinsing can be an effective component of your patients’ oral hygiene regimen.