Mini-bladed instruments play an integral role in scaling, root planing, and deplaquing during initial and periodontal maintenance therapy.

Postural, positioning, and stretching strategies for career longevity.

The DetecTar—a new probe that objectively detects subgingival deposits—could vastly improve treatment and outcomes in periodontal therapy.

Maximizing your conception potential through risk management and healthy living.

Conquering your financial fears will start you on the path to smart money management.

The American Acadamy of Periodontology believes that knowledge sharing between dental hygienists, general dentists, and periodontists is key to improving the periodontal health of Americans.

Mouthrinses, dentifrices, irrigation agents, and locally delivered antimicrobials are useful tools in controlling dental biofilm.

Product knowledge and effectively evaluating the literature ensure that patients receive the best possible product recommendations.

A blended approach incorporating both ultrasonics and manual instrumentation best serves the periodontal patient in maintenance.

Understanding bacterial biofilms is pivotal in the fight against periodontal infection.