Dental hygienists can make a difference in the oral health of children with special health care needs by serving as members of the pediatric feeding team.
Recent controversy over the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease has created confusion among both patients and health professionals.
Effective psychological pain and anxiety management techniques can help patients who are averse to needles and injections receive the dental treatment they need.
Two Institute of Medicine reports paint a dire picture of oral health and access to care in the United States, but provide solutions on how to fix them.