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:…

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…

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:…

Learning to identify and manage systemic conditions as part of a multidisciplinary team can improve outcomes in periodontal care. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the…

As part of a comprehensive care team, dental providers play an essential role in preventing and treating the oral health complications of X-linked hypophosphatemia. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

A discussion of the implications for health and disease — as well as treatment planning and therapy — resulting from point-of-care diabetes screening in dental settings. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

Infants who are exclusively breastfed are subject to vitamin D deficiency, which may affect enamel development an caries risk. Early interventions, including vitamin D supplements, may promote positive oral health outcomes. EDUCATIONAL…