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

Salivary diagnostic testing is poised to move the dental setting into primary, preventive care.

Maintaining fitness and sticking to a regular exercise routine may help oral health professionals prevent work-related injury.

The matriarch of dental hygiene, Esther M. Wilkins, BS, RDH, DMD, lives on through her seminal textbook, her passion for the profession of dental hygiene, and her personal impact on friends and colleagues.

As the ranks of older adults continue to grow, oral health professionals must adapt their clinical approaches to meet the needs of this patient population.

Patients with this neurodegenerative disorder need a customized dental care plan to maintain both oral and overall health.

Dental hygienists are well positioned to identify, treat, and refer patients who present with suspected or confirmed EDS signs and symptoms.

Understanding prosthetic design is essential to tailoring effective maintenance regimens for the prevention and treatment of peri-implant diseases.

Women and men have unique needs when it comes to the delivery of dental care and maintaining oral health.

Over-the-counter fluoride mouthrinse is an effective addition to caries prevention regimens.