I have a 25-year-old female patient with moderate to severe tetracycline staining, especially on the anteriors.

A memo I was asked to sign regarding periodontal treatment guidelines does not mention the dentist’s responsibility for diagnosing periodontal disease, advising the patient, treatment planning, or referring to a periodontist. Am I outside…

What is the current research on the efficacy of chlorhexidine varnish for root caries compared with fluoride varnish?

Should chlorhexidine be used after scaling and root planing?

What level of mask should dental hygienists use when completing typical activities, such as X-rays and patient care? I use level 3, but would level 2 would be sufficient?

I will be treating a patient who speaks only Arabic and has never received professional dental care before. Do you have any strategies for making the first and subsequent appointments a success?

While many instrument sharpening companies offer retipping services, it is not the ideal way to replace worn instruments.

What is the best way to control aerosols during ultrasonic instrumentation to protect myself and my patients?

While treating a periodontal maintenance patient, a substitute dental hygienist suggested that locally delivered antibiotics (LDA) should not be placed without first performing scaling and root planing. This patient had undergone scaling…

One of my patients asked me about using activated charcoal to whiten teeth. While I had not heard of this before, upon a Google search, it seems to be a popular approach to at-home bleaching. How should I advise my patients on this trend?