Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride for Dental Caries Management in Children and Adolescents, Including Those With Special Health Care Needs

Pretreatment planning, proper assessment and effective communication will ensure optimal treatment for this patient population.

Easily implemented during routine exams, the following assessment techniques can help reveal early signs of this condition in children and adolescents.

The following protocols will help reduce the risk of cross-contamination in the dental operatory.

Providing options for a diverse array of patients, this agent’s ease of use has the potential to break down barriers to care for individuals with special needs.

The AAC held its inaugural meeting last October in conjunction with the American Dental Association Annual Meeting in Atlanta.

Identifying the presence of carious lesions and determining their activity are essential to effective treatment.

Although bruxing is common in pediatric patients, there is no consensus on practice guidelines — thus, clinicians should consider the following when planning treatment.

Unique fluoride varnish offers benefits over traditional formulas.

Even with the exciting advances seen in today’s periodontal treatment, more promising therapies loom on the horizon.