Teeth stain, dental pain, calculus buildup, and dental erosion can be side effects of exposure to pool chlorine.

Identifying common oral health problems, chronic conditions, and physical/ motor disorders is key to ensuring successful dental appointments for mature patients.

Oral health professionals need to be familiar with bisphosphonates and other antiresorptive medications due to their impact on dental health.

Understanding how to manage technology in the dental setting requires knowledge and application of infection control guidelines.

Understanding the biology behind periodontal disease phenotypes will help oral health professionals create individualized periodontal treatment plans.

Examining fluoride intake at an individual patient level is necessary to develop effective caries management plans.

Dental hygienists need to be familiar with vaccination recommendations in order to protect themselves from exposure to infectious diseases and educate patients about the importance of immunizations.

Dry mouth/xerostomia are common conditions that need a multifaceted approach to mitigate symptoms.

Improving communication between providers, increasing use of alternative pain control mechanisms, and creating evidence-based prescribing guidelines will reduce the unintended distribution of prescription opioids.

Oral health professionals have unique skills that can be invaluable to emergency preparedness teams.