Without the development of, and compliance with, a structured maintenance program, the long-term success of restorative care is at risk.

While addressing issues like sexually transmitted infections, obesity, and tobacco use is not easy, oral health professionals are obligated to educate patients on key factors related to oral and systemic health.

This genetic disease has severe consequences for oral and overall health.

While athletes are in prime physical condition, they may be at increased risk for bruxism, dental erosion, and xerostomia.

Providing culturally appropriate treatment is key to improving access to care and health outcomes in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender patients.

Implementing patient management strategies and oral self-care modifications will help this population maintain their oral health.

Dental hygienists play a unique role in early oral cancer detection by routinely providing examinations and educating patients about self-examination and risk factors.

The use of silver diamine fluoride offers many benefits in arresting caries lesions, especially among underserved and low-income populations.

Nonsurgical periodontal therapy—both traditional practices and recent innovations—remains key to improving oral health outcomes.

This promising technology has many uses in the delivery of oral health care services—from restorative care to implant dentistry.