While tobacco use continues to decline in adults, its prevalence is growing among young people, emphasizing the need for effective prevention and intervention strategies. See how well versed you are in this important component of dental…

Receiving professional dental care during pregnancy is key to ensuring both oral and overall health. How much do you know about providing safe and effective care to this population?

Early detection of diabetes is vital for periodontal disease prevention and some of the first clinical signs of diabetes may be notable during routine dental examinations. Read on to evaluate how much you know about type 2 diabetes.

If we don’t use sufficient power, proper adaptation, and appropriate stroke when performing ultrasonic instrumentation, the dreaded burnished calculus will result. See how well versed you are in this common oral hygiene problem.

Staying abreast of the changing landscape of caries risk assessment, management, and prevention will help you provide the highest quality patient care. See how your knowledge stacks up on this important issue.

The use of digital impressioning and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing may help improve treatment outcomes. See how well versed you are in these types of digital technology.

Implementing well-fitting loupes into clinical practice can improve both ergonomics and the quality of patient care. Read on to evaluate how much you know about dental loupes.

Assessing and addressing low oral health literacy can help improve patient adherence to recommendations and outcomes. How much do you know about oral health literacy?

In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care. This summary is an important part of the infection control protocol.…

Air polishing is a valuable addition to the hand and ultrasonic instrumentation armamentarium during periodontal therapy. Take this quiz to see how well you know this innovative technique.