This oral habit may have far-reaching consequences on craniofacial development, speech, and oral health. AGD Subject Code: 430 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the…

The need for robust stewardship practices gains prominence in protecting patients from unnecessary antibiotic use, improving outcomes, and curbing the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, especially Clostridioides difficile. AGD…

While rare, this pathology has devastating effects on patient health and quality of life. AGD Subject Code: 730 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the causes of and risk…

This team member plays an important role in ensuring safety and compliance in the dental setting. AGD Subject Code: 148 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify how an oral…

Those receiving head and neck radiation experience a wide range of negative oral health effects. AGD Subject Code: 730 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Recognize various oral…

While additional research on this medical issue is needed, dental providers can help patients improve their quality of life. AGD Subject Code: 149 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

This team member plays an important role in ensuring safety and compliance in the dental setting. AGD Subject Code: 010 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify oral health…

Oral health professionals should be knowledgeable about disease transmission and the risk of bloodborne pathogens to minimize occupational exposures. AGD Subject Code: 148 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the…

Orofacial myofunctional disorders and chronic oral dysfunction may increase the likelihood of dental malocclusion and craniofacial dysmorphology. AGD Subject Code: 180 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

This oral bacterium implements strategies to invade the various tissues beyond the periodontium AGD Subject Code: 490 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify how Porphyromonas…

Many options are available to ensure your patients’ tooth whitening success. AGD Subject Code: 780 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the history of tooth whitening.…

Collaboration is key when managing this common oral health condition. AGD Subject Code: 149 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the prevalence of xerostomia, along with…

An examination of the pathophysiology and characteristics of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as its systemic and oral health manifestations. AGD Subject Code: 149 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

Using the principles of applied behavior analysis and functional behavior assessment can help allay patients’ dental anxiety, fear and dentophobia. AGD Subject Code: 0153 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the…

Integrating dental care with individualized health promotion — including preventive screenings and interventions — may help support active, healthy aging. AGD Subject Code: 010 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the…

Utilizing evidence-based remineralization therapies is an important step in reducing caries risk and avoiding invasive restorative treatment. AGD Subject Code: 010 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

These clinical considerations will help providers choose the most appropriate stud attachment systems for removable overdenture therapy. AGD Subject Code: 690 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be…

Customizing treatment, anticipating complications, and providing education about self-care techniques can help this patient cohort achieve and maintain optimal oral health. AGD Subject Code: 149 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading…

With special strategies and simple appointment modifications, individuals with this common form of dementia can be successfully treated in traditional dental settings. AGD Subject Code: 750 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this…

While not traditionally noted as high risk for xerostomia, young patients are more commonly experiencing medical conditions and medication use that increase susceptibility to dry mouth. AGD Subject Code: 430 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES…