While not traditionally noted as high risk for xerostomia, young patients are more commonly experiencing medical conditions and medication use that increase susceptibility to dry mouth. AGD Subject Code: 430 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES…

Dental teams can help decrease opioid misuse through risk assessment, patient education, and treatment referrals. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe how the COVID-19…

Clinicians should consider nonopioid analgesics when managing adolescent postoperative pain — especially given these patients’ risk for inappropriate substance use. 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…

Although there are many causes of childhood obesity, oral health professionals can help manage this public health issue by providing screening and education based on individual risk factors. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this…

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…

Understanding the risk and presentations of dental trauma — and performing appropriate first aid — can lead to positive oral health outcomes in this patient population. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…