Update on HIV/AIDS
Oral health professionals are well positioned to incorporate global and national strategies for the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus/ acquir…
Focus on Prophy Pastes and Air Polishing Powders
Clinicians have a wide range of prophy pastes and air polishing powders at their fingertips, making personalized care both accessible and simple.
Strategies to Improve Sealant Retention
Supporting the long-term viability of sealants is integral to their success in caries prevention. By Jodi L. Olmsted, RDH, PhD
Motivational Interviewing for Dental Hygienists
The majority of periodontal patients can retain their dentition with appropriate treatment, effective plaque control, and regular maintenance.
Strategies for Dentinal Hypersensitivity Management
Patient discomfort caused by this common complaint can be effectively addressed with both in-office and at-home therapies.
The Therapeutic Potential of Medical Marijuana
Providing patients with scientific information and clarifying misinformation about cannabis are essential to the provision of safe, ethical, and compa…
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…
Focus on Toothbrushes
This guide offers important details about many of the toothbrushes – both manual and power – on the market today.
The Role of Attached Gingiva in Implant Therapy
While there is insufficient evidence to routinely recommend gingival augmentation to maintain implants, gingival grafting may benefit certain patient …