This dynamic technique is a helpful addition to the dental hygiene armamentarium.

Consuming sugar-sweetened beverages causes a multitude of oral and systemic health problems.

Oral health professionals need to be aware of the symptoms of domestic violence and understand how to effectively assist victims.

As the prevalence of heart disease grows, dental hygienists must be aware of its implications for dental care.

Dental hygienists need to be prepared to promote and defend community water fluoridation as an effective caries-prevention strategy.

The implementation of remedial maintenance instrumentation may help clinicians improve periodontal therapy outcomes.

Children can get their tongues caught in the small openings of metal water bottles, causing serious health consequences.

Cone-beam computed tomography is an effective tool in orthodontics, but it must be used judiciously to protect patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.

Examining the oral/systemic link.

The American Academy of Pediatrics, a professional organization that represents American pediatricians, released an updated statement on oral health in December.