Mitigation and preparedness efforts both aim to prevent loss of life and property damage by reducing the impact of a disaster; however, mitigation includes analyzing, reducing, and insuring against risk.

Periodontal pocket depths greater than 5 mm, as measured by a periodontal probe, are considered deep pockets in nonsurgical periodontal therapy.

Dental hygienists must be proficient in the clinical and radiographic evaluation of third molars, most of which are extracted.

Caries development is a dynamic process involving four players: bacteria, fermentable carbohydrates, a tooth, and an extended time period.

When using traditional injection techniques to anesthetize a maxillary quadrant, up to five injections are required: posterior superior alveolar (PSA), middle superior alveolar (MSA), and anterior superior alveolar (ASA) nerve blocks and…

Studies have indicated a high number of dental hygienists experience some degree of musculoskeletal pain related to their occupation.

Currently, more than 36 million people in the United States are older than 65 and 600,000 older adults require assistance with activities of daily living. The number of American adults older than 60 is expected to double by 2050,3 with…

Ensuring the safety of dental unit waterlines is just as important as wearing gloves when providing treatment or sterilizing instruments.

Numerous studies have shown blood pressure levels are positively related to the risk for stroke and coronary heart disease.

Joint hypermobility (JH) can adversely impact your dental hygiene career and the effectiveness of periodontal instrumentation.