Despite research supporting sealants’ efficacy, their overall usage is still low, adversely affecting the oral health of Americans.

Sol Silverman, Jr, MA, DDS, discusses the incidence of lesions or deviations from normal evolving into malignancies.

Are loupes a wise purchasing decision for the dental hygienist in clinical practice?

Dental hygienists need to understand the possible negative effects on the oral cavity caused by medication use in order to provide the best care to patients.

In working with a morbidly obese patient population, dental hygienists have a unique role to play to improve patient health and access to care.

Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, shares his expertise on paresthesia and other sequelae associated with delivering local anesthesia.

The benefits of this alternative sweetener are far reaching, moving beyond caries control.

Using both ultrasonic and manual instrumentation is the most effective treatment protocol when treating periodontal patients.

Exploring internet-based distance learning as a definite education alternative.

Every dental hygienist knows that the “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA) principle is an important concept in radiation safety.