Oral health professionals need to remain up to date on infection control protocols related to TB transmission in order to best protect themselves and their patients.

These dental hygienists represent the best of the best within the areas of academia, clinical practice, industry, “mover and shaker,” public health, and research.

Mouthrinses may be helpful adjuncts to mechanical biofilm removal in efforts to maintain oral health.

Dental Hygienists can enhance both their psychological and physical health by participating in this ancient form of exercise.

Dental sealants remain an integral part of the caries prevention armamentarium.

When used with appropriate fulcrum placement, this instrument can improve access to pocket depths and proximal surfaces.

Research continues to show that air polishing may be a valuable addition to the hand and ultrasonic instrumentation armamentarium during periodontal therapy.

When addressing the oral health and esthetic concerns of a patient with gastroparesis, effective patient education, risk assessment, and appropriate therapies are integral to successful treatment.

Interdental cleaning is a necessary part of maintaining oral health, and this table provides myriad details about available nonfloss interdental cleaners to help clinicians make appropriate patient recommendations.

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.