As dental hygienists play important roles in prevention and education, broadening their scope of practice is integral to improving access to much needed oral health services.

A recent measles outbreak was so severe in the state of Washington that the governor declared a state of emergency.

Risk assessment is a critical component of effective periodontal disease diagnosis and management.

Dental hygienists are uniquely positioned to provide care and early intervention strategies to reduce dental caries.

Subgingival air polishing can serve as an adjunctive method for biofilm removal in periodontal maintenance therapy.

As one of the most colonized areas of the body, clinicians need to understand how best to promote health and prevent dysbiosis in the oral microbiome.

A listing of featured products.

Pit and fissure sealants are an important part of a comprehensive caries prevention plan.

Applying advanced principles of periodontal instrumentation to enhance mechanical debridement is key to meeting the goals of nonsurgical periodontal therapy.