What oral health professionals need to know about the signs, symptoms, and public health implications of this preventable but highly contagious disease.

AI is making its way into dental hygiene, offering new opportunities to enhance diagnostics, streamline workflows, and improve patient outcomes.

By understanding sensory sensitivities and communication challenges, dental professionals can implement a supportive environment that improves oral health outcomes for autistic individuals.

Oral health professionals can enhance biofilm management and improve oral health outcomes by recommending therapeutic mouthrinses tailored to individual patient needs.

Newly formulated stannous fluoride stabilized with nitrate and phosphates offers clinicians a valuable tool in the fight against plaque biofilm.

Documentation, patient communication, and risk management are integral to improving care and protecting oral health professionals.

Growing evidence links periodontal diseases to the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Dental hygienists play a critical role in identifying these common issues and facilitating early intervention.

Dental professionals play a vital role in identifying, managing, and improving the quality of life for patients with this autoimmune disorder.

Despite declining cigarette use, vaping among youth is surging, raising significant health concerns and emphasizing the need for education, advocacy, and targeted cessation strategies.