Oral health professionals should be prepared to provide equitable care to this often stigmatized population.

In light of declining vaccination rates, oral health professionals need to be knowledgeable about current vaccine recommendations so they can best advise their patients and support public health.

Hormonal fluctuations may be a contributing risk factor for TMD-related pain.

Learn how to improve the effectiveness of your power instrumentation during initial periodontal therapy, prophylaxis, and periodontal maintenance.

Dental hygienists are well positioned to implement risk-based recare intervals in order to improve patient compliance and outcomes.

Dental teams can use these strategies to encourage medication adherence among patients and avoid possible adverse drug interactions.

As the link between maternal and infant oral health becomes more clear, dental hygiene practice must also evolve to reflect this new knowledge.

Oral health professionals must be knowledgeable about the human papillomavirus and its vaccine to effectively educate their patients.

The following strategies will help oral health professionals prevent and manage infection control exposure events.

Supporting patient compliance with treatment and addressing oral health implications are key to improving the health of patients with this common disorder.