This literature review investigates the evidence surrounding the association between periodontal disease and preterm births and low birth weight.

Oral health professionals who understand the interrelationship of the inflammatory burden shared by these two chronic diseases will be best prepared to provide customized treatment.

Visible tattoos on oral health professionals can impact patients’ perception of care.

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, MSc

Providing dental care to pregnant patients is both safe and necessary to ensure the health of both mothers and infants.

Oral health professionals play important roles in detecting and treating obstructive sleep apnea.

Patients with this neurodegenerative disorder need a customized dental care plan to maintain both oral and overall health.

This genetic disease has severe consequences for oral and overall health.

Implementing patient management strategies and oral self-care modifications will help this population maintain their oral health.

Clinicians need to be prepared to provide effective oral health services to this patient population.