Volunteering to provide oral health care to underserved populations allows clinicians to do the most good for the most patients and deliver services not otherwise available. It also provides a chance to perform a high volume of work without…

Synthetic cannabinoids are man-made drugs manufactured to resemble the chemicals in marijuana plants. The chemicals are sprayed onto plant material, which is then smoked or converted into liquid to be vaped, similar to how marijuana is…

Because ionizing radiation can cause biological health risks, oral health professionals must be knowledgeable about radiation safety standards. While the discussion regarding radiation exposure risk is often focused on the medical field,…

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, claiming about 2,200 deaths daily or one death every 40 seconds. Globally, CVDs accounted for more than 17 million deaths, representing over…

Not all children with special health care needs are at high risk of caries, and prevention programs should be tailored to individual risk factors.

The United States Surgeon General refers to tobacco use as a pediatric disease because 90% of adult tobacco users start the habit before they turn 18. This is a concern because the current prevalence of tobacco use among young people…

Spina bifida is a neurogenetic disorder with a complex etiology that involves genetic and environmental factors.

Recently, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) emerged as a new chemotherapeutic option for caries management in the United States. SDF has long been used in Japan, Australia, and Argentina in caries prevention, and the value of silver ions to…

New oral anticoagulants can be administered in fixed doses without coagulation monitoring, streamlining care for many patients. Their popularity has grown over the past 5 years, highlighting the need for clarity on patient management and…

The dental endoscope is a subgingival viewing system that includes a fiber optic lens for relaying images, a water irrigation source, imaging electronics, and a monitor.