Dental hygienists play an integral role in educating patients about the oral and systemic effects of menopause.

P4 medicine, which encompasses participation, prediction, prevention, and personalization, offers new avenues to manage the various stages of periodontal diseases.

As technology advances, dental hygienists need to be well versed on the practical benefits of intraoral scanner use.

With the recent rise in incidence, oral health professionals should be able to recognize measles and understand the related oral health considerations.

Dental hygienists should be prepared to recognize the disorder, provide prompt referral for medical care, and educate patients on protecting their oral health.

This salivary gland dysfunction presents a multidimensional challenge to oral health professionals who must be well versed in sialorrhea’s causes and progression in order to effectively treatment plan.

While its etiology is unclear, the symptoms of burning mouth syndrome can be effectively addressed with a personalized patient treatment plan.

Addressing the oral complications caused by hematopoietic stem cell transplants is integral to maintaining health in this patient population.

With effective preparation, practice, and review of patients’ medical histories and vital signs, oral health professionals will be able to appropriately respond to medical emergencies.