From facial esthetics to emerging periodontal applications, dermal fillers may offer oral health professionals new ways to address tissue volume, facial harmony, and patient esthetic concerns.

Recognizing erythema multiforme can help oral health professionals identify red flags and support timely, coordinated care.

Understanding venous thromboembolism can help oral health professionals identify risks and provide safer dental care.

Dental hygienists play an important role in prevention, early identification, and individualized care for those with cognitive decline.

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

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.

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.

Underreported adverse events and preventable errors highlight an urgent need for stronger safety systems, ethical practice, and consistent prevention strategies.

Dental hygienists play a critical role in preventing, identifying, and managing oral mucositis.