Collaboration is key when managing this common oral health condition. AGD Subject Code: 149 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the prevalence of xerostomia, along with…

An examination of the pathophysiology and characteristics of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as its systemic and oral health manifestations. AGD Subject Code: 149 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

Using the principles of applied behavior analysis and functional behavior assessment can help allay patients’ dental anxiety, fear and dentophobia. AGD Subject Code: 0153 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the…

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…

Utilizing evidence-based remineralization therapies is an important step in reducing caries risk and avoiding invasive restorative treatment. AGD Subject Code: 010 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

These clinical considerations will help providers choose the most appropriate stud attachment systems for removable overdenture therapy. AGD Subject Code: 690 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be…

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…

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…

As the use of medical and recreational cannabis gains momentum, oral health professionals must understand how to provide safe and effective care to patients who use cannabis-based products. AGD Subject Code: 010 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES…

By understanding the risk factors and brain changes associated with this disease, clinicians will be better prepared to provide effective oral healthcare. AGD Subject Code: 750 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the…

This review presents data from the literature focusing on opioids’ action on the central and peripheral nervous systems and subsequent influence on local anesthetics. AGD Subject Code: 340 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this…

This bacterium’s unique features offer insights into the development of periodontitis and inflammation-driven systemic diseases. AGD Subject Code: 490 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Oral health professionals who understand the common characteristics of nasopalatine duct cysts can effectively diagnose and manage these lesions. AGD Subject Code: 730 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

In addition to the conventional Halsted inferior alveolar nerve block and two well-known alternatives, this discussion will examine key features of other mandibular block techniques and short needle approaches. AGD Subject Code: 340…

Increasingly, clinicians are providing stable function by placing dental implants in patients in their 80s and 90s. AGD Subject Code: 690 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Adopting a multidisciplinary approach can improve outcomes for patients who wear dentures. AGD Subject Code: 670 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe how removable dental…

An exploration of various aspects of ergonomic practice that, if managed properly, can create an efficient working environment that promotes wellness among dental team members. AGD Subject Code: 770 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading…

Through preventive efforts and early diagnosis and treatment, dental teams can play a vital role in managing oral and systemic diseases — including many forms of cancer. AGD Subject Code: 149 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this…

While autogenous soft tissue grafts remain the gold standard, non-autogenous graft alternatives show promise for treating mucogingival defects. AGD Subject Code: 490 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…