Dental hygienists can make a difference in the oral health of children with special health care needs by serving as members of the pediatric feeding team.

Dental hygienists play an important role in the promotion and maintenance of oral health in patients recovering from stroke.

Dental hygienists can help improve their patients’ systemic health by noting the early symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.

Two Institute of Medicine reports paint a dire picture of oral health and access to care in the United States, but provide solutions on how to fix them.

Help your family, practice, and community be better prepared for all types of catastrophic events.

Topical fluoride therapy is a safe and effective method for reducing the risk of caries among children of all ages.

An open discussion between practitioners and their patients can allay many of the fears associated with dental radiographic imaging.

Educating patients, especially those who require modified diets, about the importance of good nutrition can help them improve their oral and systemic health.

A key element in periodontal risk assessment, bleeding on probing is most accurate when used in conjunction with other disease indicators.

Advances in All-Ceramic Restorations With the popularity of nonmetal restorations growing, dental hygienists need to be well versed in available options.