A literature review examining the evidence of an association between preterm births, low birth weight and periodontal disease. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the…

Respecting diversity requires open communication with patients, and understanding their perception of health and disease, as influenced by traditional beliefs. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be…

Establishing good oral health in this population requires the use of evidence-based guidelines for caries risk assessment and management. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain…

The ultimate goal of nonsurgical periodontal therapy is to preserve, improve and maintain the dentition. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the prevalence and clinical…

The following strategies will help clinicians identify and treat this clinically diverse patient population. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain the incidence and…

Given the ease and availability of rapid screening methods, oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to identify the early stages of infection. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able…

Early diagnosis and staging of this rare disease is critical, because lesions often mimic other inflammatory periodontal conditions. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the…

While uncommon, dental providers need to be able to diagnose and treat this potentially fatal complication. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: List the types of dental procedures…

These routine dental radiographs may help clinicians recognize calcified buildups that can signal the need for medical referral. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe…

Early detection and proper management of periodontal disease can help patients maintain their natural dentition. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain the various periodontal…

Dentists and dental hygienists should look for the subtle signs of victimization so they can offer appropriate treatment, resources and referrals. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

An overview of the background and pharmacology of homeopathic remedies, and their clinical use in oral health care. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Educate team members and…

The following vaccination strategies will help prevent disease transmission in the dental workplace. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe immunological response processes and…

An examination of clinical strategies for managing pain before, during and after endodontic procedures. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss strategies for managing pain in…

Choosing appropriate materials and using proper technique will help ensure successful outcomes in direct restoration procedures. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain clinical…

An exploration of novel clinical applications for dense polytetrafluorethylene barriers. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: List various applications for dense…

Implementing proactive management strategies can help reduce the prevalence of this ubiquitous — and preventable — disease. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss caries…

This easily implemented strategy will assist oral health professionals in identifying patients who are at risk for inflammatory-driven conditions. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Assessing patients’ ability to process basic health information can help improve compliance with treatment recommendations. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Define oral health…

Given the number of patients presenting with these maladies, understanding key differences in immune response will help guide appropriate oral care. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…