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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.

Pit and fissure sealants are an important part of a comprehensive caries prevention plan.

Applying advanced principles of periodontal instrumentation to enhance mechanical debridement is key to meeting the goals of nonsurgical periodontal therapy.