We have a new dental hygienist who said her previous office’s waterlines were heated. Wouldn’t this pose a bacteria risk?

When I was in school and a patient presented with one or two quadrants of localized periodontal disease, we treated those areas and then continued the patient as a prophylaxis. I have colleagues who keep patients on a prophy only if they…

I work in a rear-delivery system, which is causing side and back problems. Any suggestions how to do chair set up to prevent such issues?

My office uses iPads for patient check-in. Are there any issues regarding securing informed consent on such a device?

We use a variety of different surface disinfectants to clean our operatories. How do I know that I am using the best one with the correct contact time to ensure disinfection? Disease transmission from environmental surfaces is generally…

At my practice we recommend fluoride toothpaste, oral hygiene techniques, xylitol, and diet changes for those at high risk of decay. I also consider dry mouth. However, I often feel like we are going in circles with no changes noted. Any…

During my review, I was penalized for taking too much time on medical histories. I am concerned that if I am not thorough, I may be liable if something goes wrong.

My dentist is looking at replacing our ultrasonic scaler. What are the most important considerations when making a choice?

What steps can pediatric dental practices take to reduce the stress of short appointment times and quick patient turnaround for dental hygienists?

How do you classify a patient who has returned to a practice after 3 years?