Fluoride provides a cost-effective and safe strategy to prevent decay across diverse patient populations.

The Montana Board of Dentistry voted on Friday, March 8, to broaden the scope of practice for dental hygienists by allowing those with advanced training to apply silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in public health settings.

Professionally applied topical fluorides are key to personalized caries prevention treatment planning.

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

Supporting the oral and systemic health of pediatric patients with asthma is key to successful outcomes.

Many floss alternatives are available that may help improve compliance and outcomes.