Dental hygienists should be able to recognize these common oral conditions in order to reassure patients and provide necessary treatment, as well as to rule out the presence of malignancies.

Follow these strategies to provide safe and effective care to patients with this autoimmune disorder.

In the third installment of a four-part series on implementing a team approach to improve periodontal outcomes, Maria Emanuel Ryan, DDS, PhD, provides an update on the intricate association between periodontal diseases and diabetes.

Simple strategies to address the oral complications of the seven most common chronic medical conditions faced by older adults.

A variety of options is available to treat this common patient complaint.

An in-depth look at the association between tobacco and marijuana use and dental caries.

Demystifying occlusion dental hygienists can help their patients prevent significant occlusal problems with education and assessment.

All dental team members must be prepared to provide an immediate and coordinated emergency response for patients experiencing chest pain or cardiac arrest in the dental office.

How dental informatics is changing the practice of oral health care.

Cone-beam computed tomography can offer improved diagnosis capability in the dental office, but it must be used prudently.