With an increasingly diverse population, oral health professionals need to be able to communicate effectively with all types of patients.

Following are strategies to support oral health professionals in their efforts to meet the needs of this patient population and to identify barriers to care.

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, with the support of Hu-Friedy, honors the accomplishments of dental hygienists and supports mentorship through an online platform.

Following are assessment techniques that are easily implemented into routine dental hygiene practice.

Oral health professionals play a crucial role in the early detection and post-therapy management of this disease.

As complications of medication use negatively impact oral comfort, function, and quality of life, clinicians should assess patients' drug regimens to determine oral health risks.

Regular personal and professional biofilm removal is key to preventing and treating oral infections.

Strategies for maintaining proper infection control when providing care in nontraditional settings.

While the decision to remove third molars without the presence of pathology has become controversial, this case study illustrates the risks of leaving them intact.

Although today’s periodontal treatment has experienced significant advancement, even more promising therapies are on the horizon.