A form of ectodermal dysplasia, this genetic disease asserts a variety of effects on the oral cavity.

Oral health professionals play key roles in the diagnosis and management of this common viral infection.

Dental hygienists should be able to recognize these common oral conditions in order to reassure patients and provide necessary treatment, as well as to rule out the presence of malignancies.

Head and neck cancers associated with human papillomavirus affect many patients who don’t present with the traditional risk factors for oral cancer.

Early detection and treatment are integral to delaying the malignant transformation of proliferative verrucous leukoplakia.

With the rising incidence of human papillomavirus-related oral cancer, dental hygienists must be prepared to help these patients maintain their oral health before, during, and after radiotherapy treatment.

Dental hygienists can improve health outcomes by recognizing the first symptoms of this genetic disorder.

Dental hygienists can serve as the first line of defense in detecting and treating oral human papillomavirus.

Evaluate patients’ risk of oral cancer and other health problems by incorporating alcohol screening into your practice.

Follow these guidelines to provide effective oral health care to patients undergoing radiation, chemotherapy, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.