Caries management by risk assessment is key to reducing the prevalence of this ubiquitous—and preventable—oral disease.

Clinicians must be able to gain access and remove all deposits from the base of the pocket in order to control disease and prevent probing depths from increasing.

With the use of amalgam restorative materials declining, oral health professionals need to remain up-to-date on the alternatives so they can best advise their patients.

Advances in technology may help oral health professionals improve their ergonomic posture and decrease occupational injuries.

Professionally applied topical fluorides are key to personalized caries prevention treatment planning.

Site-specific ultrasonic instrumentation is key to achieving effective periodontal maintenance and supporting periodontal health.

Ensuring safe treatment water for routine and surgical procedures requires dental teams to implement effective management strategies for dental unit water systems.

As dental hygienists play important roles in prevention and education, broadening their scope of practice is integral to improving access to much needed oral health services.

Risk assessment is a critical component of effective periodontal disease diagnosis and management.

Dental hygienists are uniquely positioned to provide care and early intervention strategies to reduce dental caries.