Dental teams well versed in schizophrenia are best positioned to manage the oral health complications of this disorder. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the prevalence,…

Increased use of the HPV vaccine will slow the spread of this virus, potentially helping to prevent some cancers. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the methods of…

Dental teams can use these strategies to encourage medication adherence among patients and avoid possible adverse drug reactions. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain why a…

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:…

Oral health professionals should remain up-to-date on the coronavirus, and clinical measures to prevent its transmission in the dental setting. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Oral health professionals should be familiar with shingles symptoms, the varicella vaccine, and the disease’s oral manifestations. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the…

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…

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 provision of safe care requires dental teams to carefully assess the possibility of adverse drug interactions. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the incidence of…

The following discussion will help providers identify benign white oral mucosal lesions. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe etiologic pathways and presenting…

Patients with this genetic autoimmune disorder are subject to significant oral health effects. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Define celiac disease (CD), its prevalence, and…

Implementing the key tenets of green dentistry can help protect practitioners, patients and the planet. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain environmental considerations that…

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…

More prevalent among women during their reproductive years, temporomandibular disorders may be affected by hormonal fluctuations. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Define and…

Being knowledgeable about sensory processing disorders can help dental teams provide effective care and improve the oral health of this patient population. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able…

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…

While animal-assisted interventions may help calm anxious patients, dental professionals should follow appropriate guidelines to ensure the successful introduction of a therapy dog into practice. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading…

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…

An examination of the cost and utilization of alternative payment models for oral health care over a patient’s lifetime. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain the fundamental…

As science’s understanding of the role of inflammation evolves, the oral-systemic association between periodontal disease and a broad array of other inflammatory conditions becomes clearer. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this…