As more states legalize cannabis, oral health professionals should be prepared to manage its oral health effects. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss recent developments in…

This clinical report presents a comprehensive look at the full-mouth restoration of a patient with failing dentition complicated by Type 2 diabetes and chronic tobacco use. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the…

Multilevel infection control steps are needed to provide safe and effective care when using dental ultrasonic units. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the risks posed by…

Proper prevention, treatment and maintenance are integral to achieving positive outcomes for patients with gingival recession. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain gingival…

An examination of risk factors, modes of transmission, and prevention and management strategies for these common viral infections. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe…

Personalized dental medicine helps improve outcomes while also reducing the cost of care. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the prevalence of oral disease in the United…

Advances within the 2018 American Academy of Periodontology/European Federation of Periodontology classification system will help clinicians formulate effective treatment plans for periodontal care. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading…

A combination of brief motivational interviewing and vaccination counseling can reduce risk for HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the…

Dental teams can help decrease opioid misuse through risk assessment, patient education, and treatment referrals. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe how the COVID-19…

Using buffered articaine offers several clinical advantages in dental pain management. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the properties and pharmacokinetics that make…

Reducing aerosols is a key step toward effective infection control in the dental setting. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify issues and concerns surrounding dental…

Understanding the implications for clinical care is key to supporting optimal oral health among this patient cohort. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the types of spinal…

This patient population is subject to a range of craniofacial abnormalities that severely impacts oral health. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the etiology of Treacher…

Oral health professionals should learn the signs and symptoms of this complicated syndrome and its sequela, as treatment adaptations may be necessary for these patients. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

Clinicians should consider nonopioid analgesics when managing adolescent postoperative pain — especially given these patients’ risk for inappropriate substance use. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

Applying the principles of motivational interviewing can help guide improvements in patients’ oral health. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the use of motivational…

The following strategies can help clinicians recognize and manage sleep apnea in the dental setting. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the link between orofacial…

The risks associated with opioids can be greater than the benefits, so dentists should consider alternative strategies during minimal or moderate sedation. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able…

Professionally dispensed, patient-applied take-home whitening approaches provide numerous benefits to patients who want whiter, brighter smiles. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

This hybrid agent offers distinct benefits over other local anesthetic drugs. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss articaine’s hybrid ester and amide formulation, and this…