Customizing treatment, anticipating complications, and providing education about self-care techniques can help this patient cohort achieve and maintain optimal oral health. AGD Subject Code: 149 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading…

With special strategies and simple appointment modifications, individuals with this common form of dementia can be successfully treated in traditional dental settings. AGD Subject Code: 750 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this…

While not traditionally noted as high risk for xerostomia, young patients are more commonly experiencing medical conditions and medication use that increase susceptibility to dry mouth. AGD Subject Code: 430 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES…

As the use of medical and recreational cannabis gains momentum, oral health professionals must understand how to provide safe and effective care to patients who use cannabis-based products. AGD Subject Code: 010 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES…

By understanding the risk factors and brain changes associated with this disease, clinicians will be better prepared to provide effective oral healthcare. AGD Subject Code: 750 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the…

This review presents data from the literature focusing on opioids’ action on the central and peripheral nervous systems and subsequent influence on local anesthetics. AGD Subject Code: 340 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this…

Increasingly, clinicians are providing stable function by placing dental implants in patients in their 80s and 90s. AGD Subject Code: 690 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

While utilization of these cosmetic enhancements has become more prevalent in dental care, their use is not without risk. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the types of…

Implementing protective oral measures can help patients being treated for cancers of the head and neck maintain optimal oral health. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the…

Dental professionals should be aware of the etiology and pathogenesis, treatment, and oral health considerations for this pathosis. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the…