By reducing healthcare disparities, providing nonjudgmental care, and addressing areas of high risk, oral health professionals can play a unique role in encouring oral and systemic health in this patient population. EDUCATIONAL…

Oral health professionals need to be prepared to treat individuals with varying stages of this neurodegenerative disorder. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain how to best…

Dental hygienists are well positioned to address this important issue facing community-dwelling seniors. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the impact of isolation on the…

Research continues to provide insight into the possible association between genetic disorders and periodontal diseases. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify genetic disorders…

Dental teams well versed in schizophrenia are best positioned to manage the oral health complications of this disorder. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the prevalence,…

Inflammation plays a key role in the association between periodontal and systemic diseases. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain the current understanding of inflammation’s…

While often touted as less harmful than traditional smoking, electronic cigarette use is not without risks. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify potential toxins in…

Price: $22 Personalized education and treatment are critical to effective dental hygiene care. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Define cerebral palsy (CP) and its four main…

Price: $22 Providing nutritional counseling is an important part of dental hygiene care to improve both oral and systemic health. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the…

Price: $22 Oral health professionals should be prepared to note the signs and symptoms of shingles as it has implications for the provision of care. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able…