Understanding disease transmission and the risk of bloodborne pathogens is key to reducing occupational exposures.

Older adults with many medical conditions can take advantage of recent advances in oral healthcare, including implant therapy.

Although it is not the most commonly used form of fluoride, the prescription option plays an important role in providing optimal levels of fluoride.

Oral health professionals can help this patient population successfully receive much-needed dental care.

The principles of applied behavior analysis and functional behavior assessment are key to assuaging patients’ dental anxiety, fear, and dentophobia.

Dental hygienists play an important role on multidisciplinary hospital care teams.

Natural products may offer patients efficacy with fewer side effects.

In addition to the conventional Halsted inferior alveolar nerve block and two well-known alternatives, this discussion will examine key features of other mandibular block techniques and short needle approaches.

Knowledge of medical emergency etiology and strategies for their efficient handling is key to supporting successful outcomes.

An emerging epidemic, long COVID may cause enduring and serious side effects.