The dental hygienist plays an important role in the prevention, detection, and clinical management of peri-implant diseases.

With mouthrinse use an already accepted practice by many patients, recommending a therapeutic product can help them also fight plaque bacteria and gingivitis.

Tips for monitoring color change during the bleaching process.

How to handle a medical emergency in the dental office.

Individualized care provided with patience, compassion, and empathy is necessary to safely and effectively treat this patient population.

Dental hygienists can help patients with chronic anxiety and depression improve their oral health and reduce the risk of serious dental disease.

What the updated American Dental Association recommendations say about patient selection in dental radiography.

Orthodontics can be used to address problems associated with tipped and ectopically positioned permanent molars.

By promoting healthy behaviors and encouraging prevention, dental hygienists can make a difference in both the oral and systemic health of this patient population.

Many treatment options are available for patients who want to improve the esthetics of their smile while reducing excess gingival display.