Special Topics

Clenching while awake or asleep is a predictor of temporomandibular disorder, and a causative factor in its persistence.

With the advent of the coronavirus pandemic and stay-at-home mandates, many dental professionals have embraced teledentistry as a viable means of delivering care.

Maintaining visual acuity helps clinicians support ergonomic health.

An overview of this ancient technique and the most common oral conditions that can be treated with acupuncture therapy.

A literature review and report examining the use of oral adhering discs for patients experiencing xerostomia.

A perspective of what we know and don’t know about transmission of COVID-19 via aerosols and spatter.

Dental teams well versed in schizophrenia are best positioned to manage the oral health complications of this disorder.

Increased use of the HPV vaccine will slow the spread of this virus, potentially helping to prevent some cancers.

Dental teams can use these strategies to encourage medication adherence among patients and avoid possible adverse drug reactions.