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.

Inflammation plays a key role in the association between periodontal and systemic diseases.

While often touted as less harmful than traditional smoking, electronic cigarette use is not without risks.

Oral health professionals should remain up-to-date on COVID-19 to prevent its transmission in the dental practice.

Healing time and pain can be reduced.

Providing nutritional counseling is an important part of dental hygiene care to improve both oral and systemic health.

Personalized education and treatment are critical to effective dental hygiene care.

Host modulation therapy may be effective in controlling the immune response responsible for periodontal diseases.

Oral health professionals should be prepared to note the signs and symptoms of shingles as it has implications for the provision of care.