Clinicians need to be prepared to provide effective oral health services to this patient population.

Dental practices must follow best management practices to ensure the safe handling and disposal of amalgam waste.

While the expansion of Medicaid and The Children's Health Insurance Program has improved utilization of dental care, state disparities remain.

Such programs can reduce the risk of dental caries, while improving school attendance and decreasing Medicaid costs.

Oral health professionals need to remain up to date on this viral epidemic so they can best protect themselves and their patients.

Vital pulp therapy can be a useful option for treating severe caries in primary molars.

This literature review examines the evidence regarding the effectiveness of sugar alcohols in preventing tooth decay.

Dental professionals who are well versed in the etiologies and risk factors for peri-implantitis can help prevent implant failure.

Understanding the specific risk factors that affect these patients will help clinicians effectively manage their caries risk.

Although the research is mixed, the use of laser technology in periodontics and implantology continues to grow.