The use of systemic antibiotics can be a helpful adjunct in the treatment of periodontal diseases.

Dental hygienists are well positioned to note the signs and symptoms of this increasingly common form of mistreatment among older adults.

What the research shows on the prevalence of chronic periodontitis and the efficacy of traditional prevention interventions.

Remaining up-to-date on the root causes and characteristics of cardiac arrhythmia and infective endocarditis helps to ensure the safe provision of dental care.

Oral health professionals should have a basic understanding of glycemic monitoring and management to best serve patients with this common chronic disease.

The knowledge base surrounding the association between oral and overall health continues to grow, providing clinicians with the tools they need to provide patient-centered care.

Improving periodontal health can have positive effects across all facets of overall health and may even support the prevention of serious health sequelae, such as stroke.

Current approaches to ensure the safe provision of oral health services to individuals with hypertension and heart failure.

Aspirating oral pathogens to the lower airway may cause serious health implications for vulnerable patients.

Improving periodontal health may also help prevent stroke.