Root Coverage Therapy
Jonathan H. Do, DDS, shares his perspective on surgical approaches and patient selection criteria for this approach to treating gingival recession.
Category: Dimensions Articles
Brush Up on the Basics of PPE
The appropriate use of personal protective equipment is integral to the safe provision of oral health care services.
Adverse Birth Outcomes and Oral Health
This literature review investigates the evidence surrounding the association between periodontal disease and preterm births and low birth weight.
Changing the Trajectories of Diabetes and Periodontitis
Oral health professionals who understand the interrelationship of the inflammatory burden shared by these two chronic diseases will be best prepared t…
Digital Technology Integration
The following strategies can help oral health professionals implement new technologies into daily clinical practice.
Breaking the Genetic Code
Genetic testing may provide oral health professionals with a new avenue to customize patient care and improve preventive treatments and outcomes.
Focus on Nonfloss Interdental Cleaners—September 2017
Interdental cleaning is a necessary part of maintaining oral health, and this table provides myriad details about available nonfloss interdental clean…
A Profession at Risk
Oral health professionals need to develop a prevention plan to reduce their risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
Part 1 of a Two-Part Series: Instrumenting Premolars
The complex root anatomy of these teeth poses a distinct challenge during hand instrumentation.