A discussion of the synergistic effects of shared decision making when managing periodontally involved furcations. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss molar furcation…

This overview of Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, will assist oral health professionals when caring for this patient population. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the…

Readily identifying situations in which short dental implants are appropriate will set realistic clinical expectations and improve long-term surgical and prosthetic outcomes. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the…

By recognizing the symptoms of this neuropathic pain disorder, oral health professionals can adapt care to avoid triggering reactions in patients with trigeminal neuralgia. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the…

Dental professionals should be prepared to help patients address the oral signs and symptoms of gastroparesis. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain gastroparesis (GP), its…

An examination of the signs and symptoms of burnout, the role perfectionism may play, and mitigation strategies for oral health professionals. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Oral health professionals are well positioned to use oral fluid biomarkers to screen patients for systemic and oral diseases. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss applications…

Research into antibiotic scripts from dental providers shows declines in the rate of prescribing per patient encounter. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain antibiotic…

Useful in various dental procedures, platelet rich fibrin promotes wound healing, guides epithelial cell migration, and can be used as an adjunct for bone and soft tissue regeneration. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course,…

This analysis of research into opioid prescribing in dentistry leads to evidence-based recommendations for reducing or eliminating opioid use in dental pain management. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

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:…

A discussion of using gingival crevicular fluid as a biomarker for assessing the risk and stages of periodontal disease, as well as other oral and systemic conditions. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

As more patients begin taking biologics, oral health professionals should be knowledgeable about these agents’ indications, adverse reactions, and risk of interactions with other medications. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this…

This case report describes the use of a Cvek pulpotomy in a patient with a history of head and neck radiation to help mitigate the risk of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

With training and empathy, oral health professionals can provide quality care for adolescent patients with major depressive disorder. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the…

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…

Although the risk of transmission is low in dental settings, oral health professionals should be knowledgeable of any regulations requiring disclosure of an infectious disease. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the…

Newer targeted therapies are being linked with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, which underscores the need to stay abreast of its risk factors and etiologies. 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…