Improving communication between providers, increasing use of alternative pain control mechanisms, and creating evidence-based prescribing guidelines will reduce the unintended distribution of prescription opioids.

Treating the dental unit water, flushing the air/waterlines between patients, regular testing of water quality, and following all manufacturer instructions will help dental practices effectively maintain their dental unit waterlines.

Oral health professionals have unique skills that can be invaluable to emergency preparedness teams.

When properly worn and carefully chosen, coaxial illumination may enhance not only visual acuity, but also proper posture.

Dental hygienists are well positioned to recognize the symptoms of elder abuse.

With applications ranging from soft tissue surgery to sealant and caries preparations, dental lasers represent a viable treatment modality for this patient population.

A collaborative treatment plan is necessary for patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, as they are susceptible to side effects that manifest in various tissues of the oral cavity.

This clinical report presents a simple treatment approach for the esthetic management of dark teeth.

Oral health professionals who are well versed in the new guidelines will be best prepared to handle the implications on patient care.

These antioxidants provide anti-inflammatory, anticariogenic, and anticarcinogenic effects.