Lightweight, large diameter, and tapered shape are key to improving the ergonomics of hand instrumentation.

Discover the transformative potential of AI in dental practice, from enhancing clinical documentation to revolutionizing diagnostic image analysis.

I would like to use a thumb brace to hopefully reduce work-related pain. Does this pose a threat to the fit of my gloves?

Loupes offer a wide variety of benefits to oral health professionals, so why aren’t more clinicians using them?

Silver diamine fluoride provides a variety of benefits in arresting dental caries, yet remains underutilized.

This approach is gaining attention for its potential in alleviating work-related pain among oral health professionals.

Are gel pens acceptable for patient charting, or is the preferred implement still a black ballpoint pen?

The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact facilitates the ability of clinicians to move, expands employment opportunities, and reduces the need to maintain multiple licenses.

The direct pathway models to dental therapy education require a diverse and flexible approach to enhance oral healthcare access.

We have a new dental hygienist who said her previous office’s waterlines were heated. Wouldn’t this pose a bacteria risk?

Chemotherapeutic mouthrinses, when paired with good oral hygiene practices, can effectively manage a range of dental conditions.

Oral health professionals must prioritize the correct selection and use of personal protective equipment to safeguard against infectious diseases.

When I was in school and a patient presented with one or two quadrants of localized periodontal disease, we treated those areas and then continued the patient as a prophylaxis. I have colleagues who keep patients on a prophy only if they…

Learn about the critical aspects of maintaining dental unit water quality, preventing biofilm formation, and reducing infection risks in dental practices.

This chairside guide is designed to help clinicians classify and treatment plan according to these guidelines.