Dental hygienists who are well versed in normal and atypical development of the mixed dentition can significantly contribute to positive patient outcomes.

These essential fatty acids provide both systemic and oral health benefits.

The use of oral irrigation offers a myriad of health benefits, particularly for those with diabetes and dental implants, as well as patients with orthodontic appliances.

Dental hygienists have much to offer the forensic dental team in the postmortem identification process.

Screening for systemic disease in the dental office may become commonplace with the evolution of salivary diagnostics.

Positioning, grasp, fulcrums, and instrument design are integral to improving the ergonomics of instrumentation.

By keeping up to date on the most commonly used medications that cause dry mouth, dental hygienists can help patients maintain their oral health.

With advancements in materials and methods, dental sealants remain one of the most important tools in the caries prevention armamentarium.

Reducing the oral cavity’s bacterial load is essential to maintaining health. Here’s how antimicrobial mouthrinses can help.

Correct instrument selection and effective technique are key to successful debridement of these challenging areas.