Caring for patients with special needs requires pre-treatment planning and proper assessment. Read on to evaluate how much you know about providing safe and effective care to this growing population.

Magnification coupled with illumination improves visibility, diagnostic ability, operator ergonomics, and treatment outcomes. How much do you know about improving your visual acuity?

Individuals who take medication for high blood pressure should consider placing oral health at the top of their priority list, according to a recent study that found patients with healthier mouths experienced better outcomes in therapies…

As some of the first clinical signs of diabetes occur in the oral cavity, clinicians must be vigilant when performing dental examinations.

Dental hygienists play an important role in identifying early clinical signs of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and advancements in prevention and treatment of this disease continue to be made.…

There are many factors to consider when choosing the most appropriate polishing agent during prophylaxis. How much do you know about selecting the best prophy paste for individual patient needs?

Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based, patient-centered, collaborative counseling approach that focuses on strengthening a patient’s motivation for a positive change in behavior. Read on to evaluate how much you know about this…

Promoting overall health has fueled Firefighter Lisa Evans, RDH, BA, EMT, throughout her 16-year dental hygiene career, as she opted to build on that passion by transitioning from hygienist to nationally certified call/volunteer…

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) has announced that 100 children in foster care have been provided with dental care thanks to a partnership with New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry.

Diabetes is on the rise in the United States, as this chronic disease touches the lives of both adults and children