Price: $22 Oral health professionals play important roles in detecting and treating obstructive sleep apnea. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Define obstructive sleep apnea…

Price: $22 Staying abreast of the changing landscape of caries risk assessment, management, and prevention will help oral health professionals provide the highest quality patient care. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course,…

Price: $22 As the ranks of older adults continue to grow, oral health professionals must adapt their clinical approaches to meet the needs of this patient population. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

Price: $22 Patients with this neurodegenerative disorder need a customized dental care plan to maintain both oral and overall health. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:  Identify…

Price: $22 Dental hygienists are well positioned to identify, treat, and refer patients who present with suspected or confirmed EDS signs and symptoms. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Price: $22 Understanding prosthetic design is essential to tailoring effective maintenance regimens for the prevention and treatment of peri-implant diseases. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be…

Price: $22 The dental videoscope provides direct visualization of nearly undetectable subgingival calculus deposits. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the role of calculus…

Price: $22 The best patient outcomes are achieved through the tandem use of ultrasonic and hand instrumentation. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Define the blended approach.…

Price: $22 Current data suggest that occlusal discrepancies and certain types of occlusal contacts negatively impact periodontal health. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Price: $22 The nonmedical use of this drug significantly impacts oral health. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the increase in methamphetamine abuse and prevalence of…

Price: $22 While many oral health professionals prefer this technique, the evidence supporting its efficacy in reducing pain response is limited. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Price: $22 An individualized approach to behavior modification may be the most successful in improving compliance with treatment and self-care regimens. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able…

Price: $22 Oral health professionals need to be familiar with The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recently published summary of infection prevention practices in dental settings. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this…

Price: $22 Special considerations are needed when providing dental care to patients taking novel oral anticoagulants. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Explain the blood…

Price: $22 Without the development of, and compliance with, a structured maintenance program, the long-term success of restorative care is at risk. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Price: $22 This genetic disease has severe consequences for oral and overall health. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Define the etiology of Huntington’s disease. Discuss…

Price: $22 While addressing issues like sexually transmitted infections, obesity, and tobacco use is not easy, oral health professionals are obligated to educate patients on key factors related to oral and systemic health. EDUCATIONAL…

Price: $22 Early diagnosis of dental anomalies—such as variations in tooth number, size, and shape—enables optimal patient management and treatment planning. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be…

Price: $22 While athletes are in prime physical condition, they may be at increased risk for bruxism, dental erosion, and xerostomia. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss…

Price: $22 Providing culturally appropriate treatment is key to improving access to care and health outcomes in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender patients. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should…