While this technology shows promise, the research is mixed on its ability to detect decay beneath sealants.

Improving oral health professionals’ understanding of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of biofilm associated diseases is key to their successful prevention and treatment.

Providing appropriate dental care to patients with cancer before, during, and after treatment is important to maintaining their oral health and quality of life.

Dental hygienists need to adhere to evidence-based polishing protocols when performing this common procedure.

Regular yoga practice many help dental hygienists maintain their musculoskeletal health.

The regular use of therapeutic mouthrinses may help reduce the risk of gingivitis and, ultimately, periodontal disease.

The topical application of hyaluronic acid following surgical procedures may encourage oral wound healing.

The Importance of Health Literacy Patients with low health literacy need targeted interventions to support successful treatment outcomes.

Understanding the Correlation While the relationship is not causal, the presence of periodontal inflammation may impact the cognitive degeneration associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Tips for Administering the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Providing sufficient pain control to patients is critical to dental hygiene care.