Anesthesia Achieving Profound Local Anesthesia The use of lesser known injections can offer myriad benefits—from improving patient comfort to providing longer…
Infection Control Maintaining Effective Infection Control Protocol The safety of clinicians and patients in the dental office rests on adherence to evidence-based infection control…
Periodontics Host Modulation and the Inflammatory Response Host modulation therapy may be effective in controlling the immune response responsible for periodontal diseases.
Oral Systemic The Varicella Zoster Virus Oral health professionals should be prepared to note the signs and symptoms of shingles as it has implications for…
Oral Systemic Assessing the Risk of Drug Interactions Oral health professionals need to carefully evaluate the possibility of adverse drug interactions in order to…
Miscellaneous The Rise of Eco-Dentistry The implementation of green dentistry can help protect practitioners, patients, and the planet.
Oral Systemic The Manifestations of Lyme Disease This often misdiagnosed tick-borne disease produces oral signs and symptoms detectable in the dental setting.
Pediatrics Caring for Children With Sensory Processing Disorders Understanding these neurodevelopmental disorders will help oral health professionals provide safe and effective…
Pediatrics Behavioral Management in Pediatric Patients Effectively managing our youngest patients and assessing their caries risk get children on the path toward lifelong…
Pediatrics Treating Kids With Trisomy 21 Following are strategies for supporting oral health and ensuring positive dental experiences in this patient…