Oral health professionals should be well-versed in the mode of transmission, risk factors associated with infection, and treatment modalities.

Spotting the signs of these issues and helping to mitigate their impact on the oral cavity are key to supporting both oral and systemic health.

Incorporating screening questionnaires that assess probability for suicide ideation, capability, and attempt into the medical history form may help ensure at-risk patients receive the help they need.

Remaining up to date on the important role vitamins and minerals play in a functioning immune system as well as how they relate to oral health is part of providing patient-centered care.

This patient population experiences a spectrum of craniofacial abnormalities that severely impact oral health.

A clear grasp of the biology of the periodontal/restorative interface improves the outcomes of crown lengthening procedures.

This emerging technology may provide a minimally invasive solution to caries prevention and management.

Professionally dispensed, patient-applied take-home whitening approaches provide a wide array of benefits to patients who want whiter, brighter smiles.

A greater knowledge of this disorder will help clinicians successfully provide dental care to this vulnerable population.

Medical-dental integration is key in the effort to improve patients’ overall health.