Following recommended methods for cleaning, maintaining and sterilizing handpieces can provide a safe care environment for patients and staff. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

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…

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…

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…

An examination of the cost and utilization of alternative payment models for oral health care over a patient’s lifetime. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain the fundamental…