The direct pathway models to dental therapy education require a diverse and flexible approach to enhance oral healthcare access.

We have a new dental hygienist who said her previous office’s waterlines were heated. Wouldn’t this pose a bacteria risk?

Chemotherapeutic mouthrinses, when paired with good oral hygiene practices, can effectively manage a range of dental conditions.

Oral health professionals must prioritize the correct selection and use of personal protective equipment to safeguard against infectious diseases.

This modality has a variety of indications — from implant planning and placement to periodontal disease management.

Through behavioral techniques and treatment modifications, this population can successfully receive much-needed dental care.

When I was in school and a patient presented with one or two quadrants of localized periodontal disease, we treated those areas and then continued the patient as a prophylaxis. I have colleagues who keep patients on a prophy only if they…

Learn about the critical aspects of maintaining dental unit water quality, preventing biofilm formation, and reducing infection risks in dental practices.

This chairside guide is designed to help clinicians classify and treatment plan according to these guidelines.

Oral health professionals are poised to address the complex issue of substance use through evidence-based screening tools.