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:…

This approach is a viable alternative to conventional complete dentures and complex, fixed, implant-supported prostheses. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Teams that are properly trained and equipped will be able to quickly respond to sudden cardiac arrest in dental patients. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain the prevalence…

Understanding the risk posed by aerosols will help minimize the possibility of infection transmission during dental procedures. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain the risk…

Offering advantages over conventional methods, transmucosal drug delivery presents an alternative to the traditional enteral, intravenous or intramuscular routes. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

As a complex neural tube defect, spina bifida causes a variety of impairments that can impact the provision of dental treatment. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the…

Selecting the right material for the right situation will help ensure optimal function, long-term performance and esthetics when restoring primary teeth. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able…

Creating an individually tailored treatment plan can help minimize the adverse oral health effects of cancer care regimens. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the various…

Postoperative pain management is undergoing dramatic changes, and the current thinking is that each patient should have an individualized treatment plan. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able…

By adopting in-office screening, oral health professionals can facilitate obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the prevalence…

Recognized for its antioxidant and antimicrobial action, aloe vera’s anti-inflammatory properties can also be beneficial as an alternative dental therapy. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be…

Digital workflows can improve efficiency and outcomes during fully guided surgical implant placement and immediate provisionalization in the esthetic zone. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

An examination of predisposing factors, differential diagnosis and therapies for dentin hypersensitivity. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the prevalence of dentin…

Reflecting the latest scientific insights, the newly updated periodontal disease classification system includes the inaugural classifications for peri-implant conditions. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the…

By understanding the risk factors, oral health professionals can prescribe appropriate preventive strategies for managing early childhood caries. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

An exploration of a novel antimicrobial in the management of peri-implantitis. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the prevalence of dental implants and peri-implantitis.…

The genomic era is increasing scientific understanding of dental caries determinants, based on the interactions of host, oral flora and environmental factors. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be…