Dental hygienists can make a difference in the oral health of children with special health care needs by serving as members of the pediatric feeding team.

Recent controversy over the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease has created confusion among both patients and health professionals.

Dentinal hypersensitivity often accompanies bruxism. Here’s how to help patients manage this condition.

Effective psychological pain and anxiety management techniques can help patients who are averse to needles and injections receive the dental treatment they need.

Dental hygienists play an important role in the promotion and maintenance of oral health in patients recovering from stroke.

Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment are predisposed to early caries development. Here’s how to help your patients prevent incipient tooth decay.

Dental hygienists can help improve their patients’ systemic health by noting the early symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.