The last two years have been unsettled, to say the least. First, COVID-19 turned our professional and personal lives upside down.

The second installment of this series on screw-retained implants discusses the impact of occlusal forces and patient education on implant success.

Applying the principles of motivational interviewing can help guide improvements in patients’ oral health.

The following strategies can help clinicians recognize and manage sleep apnea in the dental setting.

The risks associated with opioids can be greater than the benefits, so dentists should consider alternative strategies during minimal or moderate sedation.

Professionally dispensed, patient-applied take-home whitening approaches provide numerous benefits to patients who want whiter, brighter smiles.

Use of appropriate mechanical and/or chemical tools will help maintain the longevity and service life of dental prostheses, while also supporting patient health.

Because they can present with similar signs and symptoms, an understanding of the endodontic-periodontal continuum will help clinicians reach an accurate diagnosis.

Clinicians are leveraging in-office milling to provide comprehensive and reliable dental implant solutions.

While dentistry has long been celebrated for embracing infection prevention protocols and guidance updates, nothing tested clinicians’ mettle more than the COVID-19 pandemic.