Caring for the LGBT Community
Providing culturally appropriate treatment is key to improving access to care and health outcomes in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender patients.
Ethical Decision Making in Dental Hygiene
Clinicians face ethical dilemmas throughout their careers, but a strong educational foundation in ethics and ethical decision-making provides a helpfu…
Decreasing the Impact of Bias
Explicit (conscious) and implicit (unconscious) biases affect providers’ understanding, actions, communication, and treatment decisions.
Esthetic Options for Tooth Movement
Clear aligners and lingually positioned appliances present esthetic alternatives to orthodontic treatment with traditional braces.
Choosing the Most Appropriate Restorative Material
With the use of amalgam restorative materials declining, oral health professionals need to remain up-to-date on the alternatives so they can best advi…
Advancing In-Office Whitening Techniques
As patients continue to demand whiter teeth, new in-office bleaching techniques help make positive outcomes easier than ever.
The Use of Periodontal Ligament Injections
Periodontal ligament injections can help achieve the anesthesia necessary for successful dental treatment.
Pain Control for Patients With Anxiety
Providing effective pain management to this population is key to ensuring anxious patients maintain their oral health.
Managing Pain With Topical Anesthetics
Clinicians should be familiar with safe application techniques, contraindications, and possible adverse reactions for this common pain management moda…