With a growing aging population across the United States, oral health professionals are charged with helping this vulnerable population prevent dental disease and improve oral health.

The door to more employment choices, additional promotion opportunities, and higher salaries opens with the attainment of higher degrees.

Providing oral healthcare during a global pandemic presents challenges, including the effective management of dental aerosols produced during ultrasonic instrumentation.

This caries-prevention modality is effective for a variety of patient populations—from the very young to the very old.

The new system is designed to support clinicians in their ability to provide individualized, patient-centered care.

A variety of options are available to support clinicians in their efforts to reduce the prevalence of tooth decay.

Gingival health is closely related to the esthetics of the smile.

Choosing the right instrument and implementing the appropriate technique to scaling terminal distal surfaces are key.

As dental practices reopen for elective procedures, oral health professionals will need to be prepared to protect themselves and patients from dental aerosols.

Dental hygienists lead the way in ensuring the health, function, and maintenance of dental implants.