Professional familiarity with new dental topical anesthetic agents is a key element of safe, effective and comfortable care. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe common…

Consisting of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis and other conditions, these rare but potentially life-threatening drug reactions require prompt intervention. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the…

Preparing dental teams and clinics for the provision of special care dentistry can help improve the oral and systemic health of this patient population. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able…

Clinicians can mitigate the risk of peri-implant mucositis and periimplantitis by considering these factors in implant prosthesis design. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain…

Ergonomic interventions using the Core Four can help oral health professionals minimize issues with work-related musculoskeletal disorders. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Along with preventive therapies, optimal salivary action can promote remineralization and reverse lesion development in patients with dental caries. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

An open-membrane approach supports implant success by simplifying ridge preservation procedures and avoiding challenges associated with primary closure. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able…

As part of a multidisciplinary team, dental professionals play a pivotal role in managing oral complications from hematopoietic stem cell transplants. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able…

An approach to immediate implant placement based on the socket shield technique and buccal bone morphology. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain risk assessment and…

By implementing routine testing, dental teams can have a significant impact in reducing high blood pressure and other chronic diseases. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain…

As the field of esthetic facial injectables continues to grow, dentists interested in expanding their practice will benefit from this systematic approach to evidence-based treatment. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course,…

In root canal treatment, shaping is a key step in creating clean canal contours.The following approaches to endodontic instrumentation will help ensure successful long-term outcomes. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this…

A review of oral screening and oral cancer risk factors — including the old, the new, and the unusual. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain the prevalence of oral cavity and…

An exploration of why the age 1 visit is a game changer in terms of overall oral health and childhood caries. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain the concept and value of a…

Preparation and practice, along with reviewing patients’ medical histories and vital signs, will help dental teams assess risk and appropriately respond to medical emergencies. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the…

An evidence-based asthma action plan will help dental teams support optimal oral health in pediatric patients with asthma. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Define asthma and…

A review and assessment of sleep bruxism and the potential mechanisms associated with its genesis and persistence. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Define sleep bruxism, as well…

Clear aligner therapy and lingually positioned appliances present esthetic alternatives to orthodontic treatment with traditional braces. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: List…

An examination of strategies to help prevent or minimize oral sequelae arising from cancer care and the disease process. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the incidence of…

Here is how you can detect and treat this common problem to help patients improve their quality of life and prevent oral disease. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…