Oral health professionals are well positioned to use oral fluid biomarkers to screen patients for systemic and oral diseases. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss applications…

Newer targeted therapies are being linked with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, which underscores the need to stay abreast of its risk factors and etiologies. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

Early detection of thyroid nodules is critical in differentiating between malignant and nonmalignant lesions in order to implement appropriate management strategies. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

This case report details the radiographic presentation and histologic appearance of intrabony xanthoma, and discusses features that can help distinguish it from more common odontogenic lesions. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this…

These clinical presentations will help providers differentiate oral mucosal lesions that may be malignant or premalignant from benign white lesions. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

The ability to properly diagnose desquamative gingivitis will improve outcomes for this patient population. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe desquamative gingivitis,…

Increased use of the HPV vaccine will slow the spread of this virus, potentially helping to prevent some cancers. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the methods of…

Dental teams can use these strategies to encourage medication adherence among patients and avoid possible adverse drug reactions. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain why a…

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…