Dental hygienists are well positioned to implement risk-based recare intervals in order to improve patient compliance and outcomes.

As the link between maternal and infant oral health becomes more clear, dental hygiene practice must also evolve to reflect this new knowledge.

Bryan J. Frantz, DMD, MS, discusses the use of cone-beam computed tomography in dental implant treatment, as well as periodontal diagnosis and care.

Is the use of soft tissue diode lasers by dental hygienists considered the standard of care in the treatment of periodontally involved patients (eg, to reduce the number of colony-forming units of pathogenic bacteria in pockets)?

Effective risk assessment is key to changing patient behavior and understanding patients.

While implant therapy is a feasible option in patients with this metabolic disorder, oral health professionals need to consider a variety of factors before moving forward.

The use of the dental endoscope in nonsurgical treatment of peri-implantitis can improve patient outcomes.

Oral health professionals should consider using terminology that facilitates better chronic oral disease management.

Regular monitoring of peri-implant tissues is key to the long-term success of implant therapy.