The debate over whether antibiotic prophylaxis is necessary to prevent this life-threatening infection remains ongoing.

Periodontal probing and dental radiography are important components of evaluating the location and severity of this common oral disease.

Dental professionals need to be prepared to safely and effectively treat patients with age-related macular degeneration.

Early detection is key to reducing the mortality and morbidity associated with this serious disease.

Children with this neurological disorder experience a variety of signs and symptoms, some of which impact the delivery of dental care.

Bacteria may not be the only culprits behind periodontitis. New research suggests a viral component may also play a role in specific cases.

Clinicians need to understand the prenatal and post-natal dietary factors associated with early childhood caries.

The Importance of Health Literacy Patients with low health literacy need targeted interventions to support successful treatment outcomes.

Understanding the Correlation While the relationship is not causal, the presence of periodontal inflammation may impact the cognitive degeneration associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Tips for Administering the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Providing sufficient pain control to patients is critical to dental hygiene care.