Research suggest contraceptive use raises the risk of periodontitis. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the various types of contraceptives and prevalence of use among U.S.…

This review of surgical crown lengthening includes discussions of presurgical planning, surgical technique and postprocedural healing. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe…

An investigation of patient self-care performance in periodontal case management. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the authors’ proposed approach to case management and…

Learning to readily identify and treat potential soft tissue deficiencies can improve outcomes in dental implant treatment. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain the role of…

Informed clinicians can help tailor individualized, patientspecific recommendations for effective interdental cleaning. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the prevalence of…

These clinical strategies will help in the prevention and management of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain the most recent…

Genetic disorders can negatively impact oral health, and indications for periodontal care may be the first sign of an undiagnosed genetic disease. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Implementing a risk-based, patient-specific periodontal maintenance program will help support long-term implant success. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain dental implant…

Careful assessment of these factors will help dental teams establish appropriate, risk-based recare intervals for periodontal maintenance. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Define…