With an increasing body of knowledge linking oral and overall health, dental professionals have important roles to…

Clinicians need to be well informed about the properties of the products they use for cleaning and disinfecting…

Dental sealants are a long-proven method for preventing caries, and advances in materials have simplified their…

Basic periodontal risk assessment is key to diagnosis, prognosis, and care planning.

This guide offers important details about the wide array of toothbrushes—both manual and power— on the market…

Implementing strategies to encourage remineralization is key to a successful caries prevention regimen.

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The use of systemic antibiotics can be a helpful adjunct in the treatment of periodontal diseases.

Dental hygienists are well positioned to note the signs and symptoms of this increasingly common form of…