One of my patients drinks a lot of diet soda, which has softened her tooth enamel. What advice should I give her on choosing a toothpaste that will support oral health but not be too abrasive?

Dental hygienists are well-positioned to address this important issue facing community-dwelling seniors.

Careful planning and consultation with the healthcare team are required to ensure safe and appropriate treatment for this patient population.

Oral health professionals need to be prepared to treat individuals with varying stages of this neurodegenerative disorder.

Providing individualized, patient-specific recommendations for effective interdental cleaning is key to oral health promotion.

Providing oral healthcare during a global pandemic presents challenges, including the effective management of dental aerosols produced during ultrasonic instrumentation.

This caries-prevention modality is effective for a variety of patient populations—from the very young to the very old.