As the ranks of older adults continue to grow, oral health professionals must adapt their clinical approaches to meet the needs of this patient population.

Patients with this neurodegenerative disorder need a customized dental care plan to maintain both oral and overall health.

Dental hygienists are well positioned to identify, treat, and refer patients who present with suspected or confirmed EDS signs and symptoms.

Understanding prosthetic design is essential to tailoring effective maintenance regimens for the prevention and treatment of peri-implant diseases.

The dental videoscope provides direct visualization of nearly undetectable subgingival calculus deposits.

The best patient outcomes are achieved through the tandem use of ultrasonic and hand instrumentation.

Current data suggest that occlusal discrepancies and certain types of occlusal contacts negatively impact periodontal health.

The nonmedical use of this drug significantly impacts oral health.

While many oral health professionals prefer this technique, the evidence supporting its efficacy in reducing pain response is limited.

An individualized approach to behavior modification may be the most successful in improving compliance with treatment and self-care regimens.