Health Literacy for the Dental Professional
Assessing and addressing low oral health literacy can help improve patient adherence to recommendations and outcomes.
Managing Pain
Many options are available when choosing the most appropriate injectable local anesthetic for dental patients.
Caring for Patients Undergoing Immunotherapy
Understanding immune response is key to effectively detecting and managing the oral side effects of this treatment.
The Effects of Polishing on Esthetic Restorations
Dental hygienists play key roles in advising patients on restorative options and In helping to maintain them.
The Mysteries of Noncarious Cervical Lesions
The etiology of these lesions remains unknown, but clinical judgment and documentation of signs and symptoms can help clinicians determine an appropri…
The Use Of Lasers in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
The efficacy of this technology as an adjunctive treatment for periodontitis and peri-implant diseases remains controversial.
Tobacco Trends
While tobacco use continues to decline in adults, its prevalence is growing among young people, emphasizing the need for effective prevention and inte…
Supporting Oral Health in Pregnancy
Providing dental care to pregnant patients is both safe and necessary to ensure the health of both mothers and infants.
