School-based supervised toothbrushing programs may be key to addressing oral health disparities among children worldwide.

Clinicians must carefully select the right techniques to effectively manage periodontal diseases and enhance patient outcomes.

Programs in New York City offer asylum seekers and disadvantaged children access to dental care.

Proper record keeping is an indispensable part of any dental practice.

This cutting-edge approach redefines the art and science of soft tissue management.

Using magnification to enhance their visual acuity allows dental hygienists to more effectively identify periodontal problems and conduct accurate preventive and nonsurgical periodontal procedures.

This case study will help you identify this type of oral pathology using clinical, radiographic, and histologic findings. This case report details the process leading to the diagnosis of a rare intraoral lesion. Relevant clinical,…

I have had the privilege of working in the field of dentistry for more than four decades in a variety of settings — from private practice to public health to dental hygiene education. Private practice is typically where most dental…

Electronic cigarette use has a wide range of implications for oral health.

While research is limited, some studies show that this therapy may be helpful in preventing and managing periodontal diseases, dental caries, and oral malodor.