Dental professionals play a vital role in identifying, managing, and improving the quality of life for patients with this autoimmune disorder.

Oral health professionals are integral to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of oral sequelae in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Although treatment of this patient population can be difficult, oral health professionals who provide high-quality care and collaborate interprofessionally with the multidisciplinary oncology team will have the most successful outcomes.

An emerging epidemic, long COVID may cause enduring and serious side effects.

Oral health professionals need to educate their patients about the effects of menopause on oral health.

Collaboration is key when managing this common oral heath condition.

While not traditionally noted as high risk for dry mouth, young patients are more commonly experiencing medical conditions and medication usage that increase susceptibility for xerostomia.

Treatment acommodations may be necessary for patients with this complicated syndrome.

Dental hygienists must be knowledgeable about cancer therapies and the implications for oral healthcare.

Educating patients on protective oral measures can help this patient population maintain their oral health and reduce the negative effects of cancer therapy.