Oral health professionals must recognize trauma-related triggers, adapt patient communication, and implement trauma-informed strategies to appropriately care for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder.

From relieving bruxism to enhancing smiles and protecting restorations, neuromodulators are opening a new frontier in patient care.

Trusted community advocates are helping break down barriers to dental care, improve health literacy, and connect underserved populations with the oral health services they need most.

As the transgender population grows, oral health professionals play a critical role in reducing disparities by delivering informed, affirming, and clinically responsive care.

Dental hygienists are well-positioned to note the early signs and symptoms of diabetes, including dry mouth.

Emerging evidence highlights the potential of probiotics as a noninvasive adjunct to conventional periodontal treatments with promising benefits for oral and systemic health.

Dental hygienists play a critical role in identifying these common issues and facilitating early intervention.

Despite declining cigarette use, vaping among youth is surging, raising significant health concerns and emphasizing the need for education, advocacy, and targeted cessation strategies.

Grasping the impact of hormonal fluctuations on oral health is crucial for providing effective dental care to women throughout their lifetimes.

As technological advancements reduce radiation doses, expert organizations challenge the effectiveness of traditional patient shielding practices in dental radiography.