Integrating tailored health promotion and preventive interventions, such as risk assessment for falls, with the provision of oral healthcare may facilitate a pathway to active, healthy aging. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this…

This new approach bodes well for improving healthcare outcomes while also lowering costs. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the prevalence of oral disease in the United…

Treatment acommodations may be necessary for patients with this complicated syndrome. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and…

Spotting the signs of these issues and helping to mitigate their impact on the oral cavity are key to supporting both oral and systemic health. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Incorporating screening questionnaires that assess probability for suicide ideation, capability, and attempt into the medical history form may help ensure at-risk patients receive the help they need. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After…

Remaining up to date on the important role vitamins and minerals play in a functioning immune system as well as how they relate to oral health is part of providing patient-centered care. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course,…

This patient population experiences a spectrum of craniofacial abnormalities that severely impact oral health. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the etiology of Treacher…

Oral health professionals can make a difference in decreasing opioid misuse through risk assessment, education, and providing referrals for treatment. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Strategies for recognizing and managing sleep apnea in the dental setting. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the link between orofacial myofunctional disorder and…

In order to prevent infective endocarditis, oral health professionals need to remain up to date on the American Heart Association guidelines. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…