Oral health professionals can positively impact their patients’ dental and systemic health by providing dietary counseling and healthcare screenings. AGD Subject Code: 150 Educational Objectives After reading this course, the…

New refugees frequently experience oral health disparities, emphasizing the need for culturally informed practices in oral healthcare to ensure access and improve outcomes. AGD Subject Code: 558 Educational ­Objectives After reading…

This bacterium has a profound influence on periodontal diseases and systemic inflammation, as well as potential links to neurodegenerative disorders and systemic health. AGD Subject Code: 490 Educational ­Objectives After reading this…

Dentists can integrate evidence-based screening tools to detect substance use disorders, fostering communication and offering referrals to addiction treatment specialists. AGD Subject Code: 130 Educational ­Objectives After reading…

The need for robust stewardship practices gains prominence in protecting patients from unnecessary antibiotic use, improving outcomes, and curbing the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, especially Clostridioides difficile. AGD…

While rare, this pathology has devastating effects on patient health and quality of life. AGD Subject Code: 730 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the causes of and risk…

While additional research on this medical issue is needed, dental providers can help patients improve their quality of life. AGD Subject Code: 149 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Integrating dental care with individualized health promotion — including preventive screenings and interventions — may help support active, healthy aging. AGD Subject Code: 010 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the…

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…