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…

More prevalent among women during their reproductive years, temporomandibular disorders may be affected by hormonal fluctuations. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Define and…

Being knowledgeable about sensory processing disorders can help dental teams provide effective care and improve the oral health of this patient population. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able…

Careful assessment of these factors will help dental teams establish appropriate, risk-based recare intervals for periodontal maintenance. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Define…

While animal-assisted interventions may help calm anxious patients, dental professionals should follow appropriate guidelines to ensure the successful introduction of a therapy dog into practice. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading…

Understanding the risk and presentations of dental trauma — and performing appropriate first aid — can lead to positive oral health outcomes in this patient population. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…