How a centuries-old genetic mutation drives life-threatening complications and the oral signs oral health professionals can’t afford to miss.

Knowledge of these social determinants is essential to providing accurate dental hygiene diagnoses and delivering truly person-centered care.

Recognizing how this common form of dementia shapes systemic and oral health is essential for delivering safe, individualized, and effective care.

The resurgence of the miswak highlights the importance of culturally competent care grounded in research and modern hygiene standards.

With periodontitis affecting nearly half of American adults, understanding how vitamins, minerals, and nutrients influence inflammation and healing can help dental hygienists guide patients toward healthier smiles.

The dental practice is a prudent setting to screen for these common issues faced by many Americans.

Oral health professionals are well positioned to support proper diagnosis and symptom management in order to improve quality of life for this patient population.

A variety of nonpharmacological management options are available to help patients quell anxiety and ensure successful dental treatment.

Rising rates of diabetes among children demand that oral health professionals recognize warning signs, support glycemic control, and collaborate closely with families and healthcare providers.

Fluoride-based strategies are essential in preventing and addressing tooth decay, with recommendations tailored to each child’s individual risk assessment.