As the number of adults living with this genetic disorder increases, dental hygienists should be prepared to provide individualized attention to this patient population.

Redefining diagnostic skills and refreshing their knowledge of anatomy will help dental hygienists recognize the most common variations in normal radiographs, as well as the most frequently encountered incidental findings.

In order to effectively address this type of gingival overgrowth, clinicians must be up to date on which drugs increase its risk.

New evidence suggests that breastfeeding may have long term positive effects on children's oral health.

The implementation of a place based dental home is essential to improving and maintaining the oral health of this vulnerable patient population.

Dental hygienists should be prepared to provide sound, evidence based information on good nutrition in order to help patients achieve optimal health.

Dental hygienists should be able to recognize these common oral conditions in order to reassure patients and provide necessary treatment, as well as to rule out the presence of malignancies.

Follow these strategies to provide safe and effective care to patients with this autoimmune disorder.

In the third installment of a four-part series on implementing a team approach to improve periodontal outcomes, Maria Emanuel Ryan, DDS, PhD, provides an update on the intricate association between periodontal diseases and diabetes.

Simple strategies to address the oral complications of the seven most common chronic medical conditions faced by older adults.