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.

Oral health professionals need to understand the process for reporting such conditions at the local, state, and national levels.

Alternative fulcrums and different body positions can be implemented with this type of hand instrument to support the success of calculus removal.

Iain Chapple, PhD, BDS, FDSRCPS, FDSRCS, CCST (REST DENT), shares the European Federation of Periodontology's perspective on ensuring implant success.

Proper diagnosis and staying abreast of the latest treatment strategies are the basis of effectively Managing this common dental complaint.

Fluid pressure and tissue type play important roles in the success of this pain management approach.