Ronald E. Goldstein, DDS, discusses the important role that dental hygienists play in the esthetic dental practice.

A comprehensive nonsurgical approach is the best defense against this aggressive threat to gingival health.

Oral health professionals should be ready to advocate for this important component of caries prevention efforts.

Clinicians must remain up to date on their anatomy knowledge and diagnostic skills to effectively interpret radiographs.

Technique, routine, workstation setup, and maintenance are all integral parts of an effective sharpening regimen.

A collaborative approach is needed when encouraging parents/caregivers to seek professional oral health care for their children before age 1.

Oral health professionals and office staff members should be prepared to handle an urgent medical situation in the dental office.

In this informative Q&A, Rebecca Wilder, RDH, MS, discusses the role of antimicrobials in the reduction of dental biofilms.

In light of well-publicized breaches in infection control protocols, oral health professionals should be prepared to reassure patients that dental care is safe.

The use of proper technique during ultrasonic therapy may help prevent over instrumentation and encourage positive outcomes.