Guest Editorial

Dental hygienists who embrace change, reflect on their professional status and goals, and unite with colleagues are poised for professional growth.

Caries risk determination is a critical component of the clinical decision-making process.

With rising dental costs and limited insurance coverage, many Americans are traveling abroad for oral health care—from cosmetic procedures to implant therapy to oral surgery.

While children are at increased risk of adverse outcomes when receiving procedural sedation and or general anesthesia, these negative events can be prevented.

New legislation paves the way for improving access to care in this state through the introduction of a new provider model.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is emphasizing the importance of the dental home, the age 1 dental visit, and utilization of pediatric dental care services in the united states and abroad

Oral health professionals can use texting to encourage healthy behaviors among their patients.

The code maintenance committee of the american dental association is considering the addition of three new codes related to scaling and root planing.

As the legality of nondental providers offering tooth whitening treatment varies by state, dental hygienists are charged with educating patients so they can make informed decisions when considering this common esthetic treatment.

New legislation in Tennessee helps dental hygienists provide preventive care to disadvantaged children.