Dental hygienists play key roles in advising patients on restorative options and In helping to maintain them.

Many options are available when choosing the most appropriate injectable local anesthetic for dental patients.

The etiology of these lesions remains unknown, but clinical judgment and documentation of signs and symptoms can help clinicians determine an appropriate course of action.

Complete removal of all subgingival deposits is a challenge, but leaving burnished calculus behind threatens periodontal health.

Pediatric patients are more vulnerable to the effects of radiation, so clinicians must be prudent when capturing radiographs in this population.

With a variety of concentrations, application types, and delivery methods, clinicians can recommend the right fluoride product for their patients' individual needs.

This annual guide is a comprehensive compilation of etching materials, primers/bonding agents, sealants, curing lights, articulating paper, and finishers and polishers, which can be used in any clinical setting.

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

With increasing numbers of hepatitis C virus infections, oral health professionals need to advise their baby boomer patients to seek testing.

Sufficient power, proper adaptation, and appropriate stroke activation are integral to successful use of this modality.