Approximately 4.1% of the United States population identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.

As older adults are able to retain more teeth due to better prevention and intervention, the prevalence of dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) is expected to increase due to the high rate of gingival recession among older populations.

Dental amalgam has historically been the gold standard of restorative care. Recently, however, the use of composites as a restorative option has grown in popularity.

Chronic periodontitis is an inflammatory destruction of the supporting apparatus of the teeth.

Elimination of biofilm and calculus is paramount to stabilizing the periodontium and preventing the progression of periodontal diseases.

With a historical reputation in holistic healing, aloe vera is one of the most popular medicinal plants.

Early childhood caries (ECC) is the presence of one or more decayed, missing, or filled (dmf) surfaces in any primary tooth of a child up to age 6.

Musculoskeletal injuries are an occupational hazard in the dental hygiene profession.

Much has been written about systemic inflammation and its association with serious comorbid diseases.

Developments in digital dentistry have resulted in an increased and improved application of three-dimensional (3D) technologies in patient assessment and treatment.