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.

Commonly used in many cultures, miswak is a potential alternative oral hygiene method.

Dental hygienists are well-equipped to advocate for improving access to care for the Nation’s most vulnerable populations.

As more patients begin taking biologics and their generic counterparts, oral health professionals need to be knowledgeable about their indications, adverse reactions, and risk of interactions with other medications in order to provide safe…

This overview of COVID-19 vaccine developments explores the Implications for oral health professionals and patients.