Adolescents between the ages of 12 to 17 who use e-cigarettes, smokeless tobacco or tobacco water pipes are more likely to move to conventional cigarettes within a year.

Patients who are undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer are susceptible to numerous side effects that manifest in the oral cavity.

This seven-step protocol is designed to mitigate risk factors and address existing periodontal inflammation.

Advances in radiography provide clinicians with more options than ever before for evaluating patients and planning implant treatment.

The evolution of bacteria resistant to most — or even all — antibiotics is a major global health threat.

The following strategies will help dental teams support the oral and systemic health of this growing patient population.

The judicious use of opioids is only one facet of an effective — and responsible — pain management regimen.

The key to successful implementation is a clinical understanding of the advantages and limitations of these modalities as they relate to each individual patient.

Because patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer are susceptible to complications affecting tissues of the oral cavity, a comprehensive understanding of side effects is pivotal to successful case management.

Knowledge and preparation will facilitate effective — and ongoing — oral health care for this patient group.