New understanding of the complex human bacterial ecosystem has great implications for both oral and systemic health.

This growing problem needs to be addressed across all health care fields.

Optimize your ultrasonic scaling technique to effectively remove subgingival calculus.

This increasingly common health problem exerts a variety of dental side effects that oral health professionals need to be prepared to handle safely and effectively.

With the help of new technology, clinicians can enhance their view of the oral cavity while improving ergonomics and patient care.

Social media can aid clinical efforts by helping patients comply with treatment regimens.

Clinicians can improve their quality of care by learning how cultural perceptions impact patient health.

A thorough understanding of the pathogenesis of breath malodor, as well as strategies for its assessment and management arm clinicians with the tools needed to address this common problem.