The use of teledentistry has the potential to enhance access to care while improving outcomes and reducing costs. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain the use and benefits of…

This overview of Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, will assist oral health professionals when caring for this patient population. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the…

Readily identifying situations in which short dental implants are appropriate will set realistic clinical expectations and improve long-term surgical and prosthetic outcomes. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the…

By recognizing the symptoms of this neuropathic pain disorder, oral health professionals can adapt care to avoid triggering reactions in patients with trigeminal neuralgia. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the…

Useful in various dental procedures, platelet rich fibrin promotes wound healing, guides epithelial cell migration, and can be used as an adjunct for bone and soft tissue regeneration. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course,…

This analysis of research into opioid prescribing in dentistry leads to evidence-based recommendations for reducing or eliminating opioid use in dental pain management. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

Acknowledging the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general and mental health among vulnerable groups is key to providing effective oral healthcare. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

A discussion of using gingival crevicular fluid as a biomarker for assessing the risk and stages of periodontal disease, as well as other oral and systemic conditions. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

As more patients begin taking biologics, oral health professionals should be knowledgeable about these agents’ indications, adverse reactions, and risk of interactions with other medications. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this…

This case report describes the use of a Cvek pulpotomy in a patient with a history of head and neck radiation to help mitigate the risk of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…