Subgingival air polishing can serve as an adjunctive method for biofilm removal in periodontal maintenance therapy.

As one of the most colonized areas of the body, clinicians need to understand how best to promote health and prevent dysbiosis in the oral microbiome.

Many floss alternatives are available that may help improve compliance and outcomes.

The full scope of dental hygiene practice requires a link between the assessment data and the dental hygiene care plan.

The unexpected discovery of multiple supernumerary teeth requires a unique approach to treatment planning and oral hygiene.

Aloe vera’s anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties may provide dental health benefits.

This protocol focuses on modifying risk factors, facilitating decisions about the use of antibiotics, and recommending appropriate oral hygiene measures.

The first classifications for peri-implant conditions are included in this newly released periodontal disease classification system.

Identifying and treating patients with periodontal disease is an important component of dental and dental hygiene practice.

In conjunction with scaling and root planing, antibiotics and antimicrobials can be effective additions to the periodontal therapy armamentarium.