Dental hygienists play an integral role in educating patients about the oral and systemic effects of menopause.

P4 medicine, which encompasses participation, prediction, prevention, and personalization, offers new avenues to manage the various stages of periodontal diseases.

With the recent rise in incidence, oral health professionals should be able to recognize measles and understand the related oral health considerations.

Dental hygienists should be prepared to recognize the disorder, provide prompt referral for medical care, and educate patients on protecting their oral health.

This salivary gland dysfunction presents a multidimensional challenge to oral health professionals who must be well versed in sialorrhea’s causes and progression in order to effectively treatment plan.

Addressing the oral complications caused by hematopoietic stem cell transplants is integral to maintaining health in this patient population.

Understanding a patient’s lab values—which can impact dental treatment—is key to providing comprehensive care.

Supporting the oral and systemic health of pediatric patients with asthma is key to successful outcomes.

HIV testing in the dental setting can help patients get connected with the care they need to improve their long-term health outcomes.

As the popularity of these therapeutic injections increases, oral health professionals should be familiar with their mechanism of action, indications, adverse effects, and evidence for safe and effective use.