Oral Health Implications of Menopause
Dental hygienists play an integral role in educating patients about the oral and systemic effects of menopause.
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Addressing Childhood Obesity in the Dental Setting
Oral health professionals are in a unique position to provide screening and education based on individual risk factors to manage this public health is…
Implant Care in Patients With Diabetes
While implant therapy is a feasible option in patients with this metabolic disorder, oral health professionals need to consider a variety of factors b…
Identifying and Addressing Ankyloglossia
Dental hygienists should be prepared to recognize tongue-tie and provide education and referrals to improve oral function.
Preventing HPV-Related Cancers Through Immunization
Dental hygienists play an important role in creating a pro-HPV vaccine practice.
What Oral Health Professionals Need to Know About Syphilis
Detecting syphilis early is integral to its successful treatment.
Can a Patient Become Resistant to Chlorhexidine Mouthrinse?
What amount and what length of regimen are too much?
Improve Oral Health Through Mouthrinse Use
The addition of a mouthrinse as an adjunct tool can provide myriad benefits.
Joining the Emergency Preparedness Team
Oral health professionals have unique skills that can be invaluable to emergency preparedness teams.