While not every case of recession requires treatment, evaluating etiology and precipitating factors will help clinicians determine the need for a therapeutic solution.

The cumulative effects of periodontal diseases make it difficult to distinguish long standing disease from age related incidence of disease.

Visible tattoos on oral health professionals can impact patients’ perception of care.

Oral health professionals need to be aware of the systemic and oral health effects of the substances in this class of drugs.

Alternative pain control modalities offer soft tissue anesthesia, providing clinicians with additional options.

The use of site-specific ultrasonic inserts/tips can help improve the success of nonsurgical periodontal therapy.

Research demonstrates a direct relationship between smoking and Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation that raises the risk for dental caries.