Dental hygienists are well-positioned to address this important issue facing community-dwelling seniors.

Careful planning and consultation with the healthcare team are required to ensure safe and appropriate treatment for this patient population.

Oral health professionals need to be prepared to treat individuals with varying stages of this neurodegenerative disorder.

Providing individualized, patient-specific recommendations for effective interdental cleaning is key to oral health promotion.

Panoramic radiography offers many benefits but appropriate technique is key.

With careful consideration of myriad factors—from self-report to clinical exam—oral health professionals can effectively diagnosis and treat this common condition.

Oral health professionals have an important role to play in reducing the prevalence of this virus.

Routine maintenance is critical to preventing implant failure.

Dental teams well versed in schizophrenia are best positioned to manage the oral health complications of this disorder.

Research continues to provide insight into the possible association between genetic disorders and periodontal diseases.