Dental hygienists are uniquely positioned to screen patients for systemic and oral diseases using salivary diagnostics.

The American Academy of Periodontology’s 2017 classification system presents a step forward in the quest for more accurate and timely periodontal assessment, care, and referral.

Strategies for the safe and effective treatment of patients with this type of inherited intellectual disability.

Although the risk of transmission is low in dental settings, oral health professionals should be knowledgeable of any regulations requiring disclosure of an infectious disease.

Research suggests a multidisciplinary approach involving orthodontics and periodontal therapy helps support positive patient outcomes.

Oral health professionals should be prepared to help patients with this disorder address the oral signs and symptoms.

Research suggests some birth control methods may increase periodontitis risk.

The medical history provides an opportunity for clinicians to discuss COVID-19 and how patients can best protect themselves from severe illness.

Oral health professionals can play a key role in serving this patient population.

Exclusively breastfed babies may be at increased risk for vitamin D deficiency, which can affect enamel development and caries risk.