Early diagnosis, effective treatment, and patient compliance are integral to successfully managing this rapidly advancing disease.

Dental hygienists are well prepared to help those with this autoimmune disorder maintain their oral health.

Knowledgeable oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to identify patients early in the disease process.

This vulnerable population is at increased risk for a variety of oral diseases, including caries, periodontal diseases, and fungal infections.

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.