This three-dimensional technology offers many advantages but oral health professionals need to be well versed in its indications and technique to use it safely.
Modifying risk factors, facilitating decisions about the use of antibiotics, and recommending appropriate oral hygiene measures are the keys to successful treatment.
As more adults with special needs seek oral health care in the private practice setting, clinicians need to be prepared to offer safe and effective treatment.
Errors and breaches in instrument reprocessing may be avoided by implementing recommended policies and procedures, regardless of the method of sterilization and disinfection used.
Fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride are both viable treatment options in efforts to relieve the pain of dentinal hypersensitivity, particularly among older adults.
Oral health professionals are in a unique position to provide screening and education based on individual risk factors to manage this public health issue.