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.

Oral health professionals need to be well versed in the adverse effects of e-cigarettes so they can effectively educate their patients.

Understanding a patient’s lab values—which can impact dental treatment—is key to providing comprehensive care.

While animal-assisted interventions may reduce distress for anxious patients, dental professionals need to adhere to appropriate guidelines to ensure their proper introduction into dental practice.

Subgingival air polishing can serve as an adjunctive method for biofilm removal in periodontal maintenance therapy.