Tailoring preventive education to address this population’s needs may help improve both oral and systemic health.

The sterilization of instruments is integral to the safe and effective provision of dental care.

Assessment and identification of specific risk factors are integral to a comprehensive periodontal examination.

Community health centers play a vital role in improving the health and quality of life of disadvantaged patient populations.

While several types of lasers are available to oral health professionals, the evidence supporting their use in treating periodontal diseases is mixed.

Dental hygienists can support the early diagnosis and effective treatment of this genetic disorder.

Oral health professionals need to remain up-to-date on best practices for treating patients with diabetes.

Supporting users of miswak with evidence-based education and recommendations is an important part of providing cross-cultural dental hygiene care.

Patient safety is supported by proper prescription labeling, distribution, storage, and disposal of medications in the dental setting.

Oral health professionals are charged with educating their patients about oral cancer risk and detection, as well as ensuring effective screenings are performed at every dental appointment.