Healthy Gums May Lead to Healthier Hearts
The mouth–heart connection just got stronger and oral health professionals are on the front lines.
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Diagnosing and Treating Nasopalatine Duct Cysts
Oral health professionals who understand the common characteristics of nasopalatine duct cysts can effectively diagnose and manage these lesions.
Care Strategies for Removable Dental Prostheses
Adopting a multidisciplinary approach can improve outcomes for patients who wear dentures.
Reducing Transmission of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 In Clinical Practice
Understanding the clinical presentations, distinguishing features, and treatment protocols of herpes simplex virus type 1 will help reduce the risk of transmission in dental settings.
Managing Supernumerary and Ectopic Teeth
Early diagnosis and evaluation for genetic health conditions are key to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for this population.
Treatment Strategies for Geographic Tongue
Dental professionals should be aware of the etiology and pathogenesis, treatment, and oral health considerations for this pathosis.
Oral Health Considerations for Patients With Down Syndrome
This overview of Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, will assist oral health professionals when caring for this patient population.
Treating Adolescents With Major Depressive Disorder
With training and empathy, oral health professionals can provide quality care for adolescent patients with major depressive disorder.
Overview of X-Linked Hypophosphatemia For Oral Health Professionals
As part of a comprehensive care team, dental providers play an essential role in preventing and treating the oral health complications of X-linked hypophosphatemia.
Implications of the COVID Vaccine in Clinical Practice
This overview of COVID-19 vaccine developments explores the ramifications for dental teams and patients.
