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.

The development and implementation of COVID-19 vaccines are key to winning the battle against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.

In order to prevent infective endocarditis, oral health professionals need to remain up to date on the American Heart Association guidelines.

Oral health professionals need to be prepared to detect and manage the many oral manifestations of these pharmaceuticals.