In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings: Basic Expectations for Safe Care. This summary is an important part of the infection control protocol.…

Air polishing is a valuable addition to the hand and ultrasonic instrumentation armamentarium during periodontal therapy. Take this quiz to see how well you know this innovative technique.

Does occlusion play a role in the progression of periodontal disease? See how much you know about this highly controversial subject.

Sealant application is one of the most effective strategies for preventing tooth decay. See how much you know about this important member of the caries prevention armamentarium.

Oral health professionals should stay up to speed on the ins and outs of caring for senior patients as this population continues to grow.

Tooth decay remains a significant problem in kids. Take this quiz to see how your memory stacks up when it comes to the facts about the role of mouthrinses in caries prevention.

Oral health professionals should stay up to speed on the ins and outs of radiography as a useful diagnostic tool for both adults and children.

You’ll get the best results from scaling and root planing if you implement the blended approach. Take our quiz to see how much you know about this effective technique.

Even with an ever broadening knowledge base on its etiology and prevention methods, dental caries remains a significant oral health problem across the globe. As oral health professionals, we are charged with helping our patients improve…