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.

Dental hygienists play an important role in creating a pro-HPV vaccine practice.

By understanding the causes of xerostomia, or dry mouth, oral health professionals will be prepared to offer management strategies.

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.

Dental hygienists play an integral role in educating patients about the oral and systemic effects of menopause.

P4 medicine, which encompasses participation, prediction, prevention, and personalization, offers new avenues to manage the various stages of periodontal diseases.

As technology advances, dental hygienists need to be well versed on the practical benefits of intraoral scanner use.

With the recent rise in incidence, oral health professionals should be able to recognize measles and understand the related oral health considerations.