An understanding of periodontal disease phenotypes will help oral health professionals tailor highly personalized treatment plans.

As the silo model of health care fades, oral health professionals will play an increasingly important part in efforts that ensure comprehensive interprofessional care.

By screening for sleep-related breathing disorders, oral health professionals can help contribute to a child’s optimal growth and development.

When properly used, surgical guides can increase the predictability of dental implant treatment.

Biological indicators, when used in combination with other steam sterilization monitoring protocols, are an excellent way to ensure sterility during dental instrument reprocessing.

A case report of bleaching a blackened tooth that ultimately resulted in treatment for internal resorption.

A recent paper in this journal by Portillo et al explored oral health care for individuals who use cannabis.

Dental procedures may only represent 4% of national health care expenditures, but in Washington, D.C., dentists carry clout.

Complications in wisdom tooth extractions can be minimized by careful preoperative assessment, adept surgical technique, and timely recognition of any adverse events.

With indications ranging from soft tissue surgery to caries preparation, dental lasers can help clinicians maintain optimal oral health in this patient population.