Spotting the signs of these issues and helping to mitigate their impact on the oral cavity are key to supporting both oral and systemic health.

Incorporating screening questionnaires that assess probability for suicide ideation, capability, and attempt into the medical history form may help ensure at-risk patients receive the help they need.

Remaining up to date on the important role vitamins and minerals play in a functioning immune system as well as how they relate to oral health is part of providing patient-centered care.

This patient population experiences a spectrum of craniofacial abnormalities that severely impact oral health.

A greater knowledge of this disorder will help clinicians successfully provide dental care to this vulnerable population.

Medical-dental integration is key in the effort to improve patients’ overall health.

While the research is mixed on whether this population is at increased risk for dental caries, dental hygienists are well-positioned to help these patients maintain their oral health.

Understanding the clinical implications and the barriers to care faced by patients with this type of disability is key to helping them maintain their oral health.

Oral health professionals can make a difference in decreasing opioid misuse through risk assessment, education, and providing referrals for treatment.

Strategies for recognizing and managing sleep apnea in the dental setting.