Effects of Aging on Periodontal Health
The cumulative effects of periodontal diseases make it difficult to distinguish long standing disease from age related incidence of disease.
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Tattoos in the Dental Setting
Visible tattoos on oral health professionals can impact patients’ perception of care.
Effects of Synthetic Cannabinoid Use
Oral health professionals need to be aware of the systemic and oral health effects of the substances in this class of drugs.
Supporting Implant Health
While myriad factors can threaten the success of implant therapy, implementing maintenance strategies may support positive outcomes.
Caries Risk Assessment in Children With Special Needs
Understanding condition-specific caries risk factors can help clinicians identify successful prevention strategies.
Identifying Patients at Risk for Inflammatory Driven Conditions
Clinicians have a variety of options available to improve their viewing of the oral cavity. By Casey Hein, BSDH, MBA, and Eraldo L. Batista Jr, DDS, M…
Bridging the HPV Knowledge Gap
As many patients are unaware of the association between the human papillomavirus and oral cancer, oral health professionals are charged with educating…
Advances in Visual Acuity
Clinicians have a variety of options available to improve their viewing of the oral cavity.
Update on HIV/AIDS
Oral health professionals are well positioned to incorporate global and national strategies for the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus/ acquir…