As the association between periodontal health, systemic disease, and nutrition becomes more clear, dental hygienists need to expand their knowledge of the effects of diet on immune response.

By reducing healthcare disparities, providing nonjudgmental care, and addressing areas of high risk, oral health professionals can play a unique role in encouraging oral and systemic health in this patient population.

By supporting the prescription drug monitoring program, promoting the proper disposal of opioids, and encouraging opioid stewardship, dental hygienists can make a difference in this public health issue.

Dental hygienists are well-positioned to address this important issue facing community-dwelling seniors.

Careful planning and consultation with the healthcare team are required to ensure safe and appropriate treatment for this patient population.

Oral health professionals need to be prepared to treat individuals with varying stages of this neurodegenerative disorder.

Oral health professionals have an important role to play in reducing the prevalence of this virus.

Dental teams well versed in schizophrenia are best positioned to manage the oral health complications of this disorder.

Research continues to provide insight into the possible association between genetic disorders and periodontal diseases.

Inflammation plays a key role in the association between periodontal and systemic diseases.