Genetic disorders can negatively impact oral health, and indications for periodontal care may be the first sign of an undiagnosed genetic disease. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Oral health professionals should remain up-to-date on the coronavirus, and clinical measures to prevent its transmission in the dental setting. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Oral health professionals should be familiar with shingles symptoms, the varicella vaccine, and the disease’s oral manifestations. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the…

Implementing a risk-based, patient-specific periodontal maintenance program will help support long-term implant success. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain dental implant…

Although there are many causes of childhood obesity, oral health professionals can help manage this public health issue by providing screening and education based on individual risk factors. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this…

The provision of safe care requires dental teams to carefully assess the possibility of adverse drug interactions. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the incidence of…

The following discussion will help providers identify benign white oral mucosal lesions. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe etiologic pathways and presenting…

Patients with this genetic autoimmune disorder are subject to significant oral health effects. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Define celiac disease (CD), its prevalence, and…

Implementing the key tenets of green dentistry can help protect practitioners, patients and the planet. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain environmental considerations that…

The following strategies will prove helpful when caring for patients with autism spectrum disorder. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify behaviors associated with autism…