Providing Ethical, Culturally Competent Care
Oral health professionals are charged with encouraging open communication with patients, and understanding their perception of health and disease, as …
Category: Articles
The Treatment of Cleft Lip and/or Palate
With the advent of presurgical infant orthopedics, the role of oral health professionals in caring for this population continues to grow.
Instrument Selection for Premolar Teeth
This is key to effective nonsurgical periodontal therapy and periodontal maintenance.
Sealant Selection
Choosing the right sealant material depends on a variety of factors, including patient needs.
A Closer Look at Mouthrinses
This adjunct to self-care regimens can help patients improve their oral health.
Musculoskeletal Health: When to Seek Professional Help
Oral health professionals should understand the common signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal health problems and when intervention is needed.
Use of Fluoride Varnish in Caries Prevention
As this effective preventive tool is widely used, oral health professionals need to remain up-to-date regarding product innovations and the most curre…
HIV Testing in the Dental Setting
Oral health professionals are well positioned to identify the early stages of human immunodeficiency virus infection.
Managing Patients With Critical Cardiac Conditions
As this effective preventive tool is widely used, oral health professionals need to remain up-to-date regarding product innovations and the most curre…