Antibiotic resistance is a global health problem that can be addressed through education, effective infection control protocols, and prudent prescription practices.

Dental professionals should be well-versed in the relationship between periodontal diseases and diabetes so they can better serve patients with this common metabolic condition.

By staying abreast of today’s restorative materials, clinicians will be prepared to safely and effectively care for them.

Dental hygienists can help improve these patients’ oral health, comfort, and function, as well as their quality of life.

This addictive habit, popular in Southeast Asia and India, negatively impacts the oral cavity.

A form of ectodermal dysplasia, this genetic disease asserts a variety of effects on the oral cavity.

Clinicians must assess each patient’s risk for developing decay in order to effectively implement a caries prevention program.

Oral health professionals are in an ideal position to identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.

Educating parents/caregivers and implementing an interprofessional approach can bolster efforts to improve the oral health of young children.

Understanding the three philosophical frameworks that support moral thinking will help dental hygienists enhance their ethical decision-making skills.