Understanding the origins of this viral disease and how it spreads will help oral health professionals advise their patients and prevent its transmission. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able…

This Gram-negative anaerobe plays a significant role in inflammation and disease. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the characteristics of Porphyromonas gingivalis.…

Oral health professionals need to be aware of the oral implications of this serious disease. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Define chronic kidney disease (CKD). Describe the…

Identifying the etiology of endodontic-periodontal lesions is key to successful treatment. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Identify the mode of communication between the root…

While not traditionally noted as high risk for dry mouth, young patients are more commonly experiencing medical conditions and medication usage that increase susceptibility for xerostomia. AGD Subject Code: 430 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES…

By better understanding the risk factors and brain changes associated with this disease, clinicians will be well-prepared to provide dental care. AGD Subject Code: 750 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

Oral health professionals who understand the common characteristics of these lesions can prevent unnecessary treatment. AGD Subject Code: 730 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

A variety of factors influence the ability of this vulnerable patient population to access professional Dental care. AGD Subject Code: 558 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Removable oral prosthesis hygiene and care require approaches that incorporate insight from patients, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and researchers. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able…

Healthcare professionals play a vital role in the prevention of oral and systemic disease. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the prevalence and risks associated with cancer…

This overview of the current research on the use of flavonoids in dentistry will help oral health professionals effectively advise their patients. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Oral health professionals should be able to identify signs and symptoms of use and possible abuse of cannabis and cannabis products. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss the…

The use of buffered articaine offers several advantages in dental pain management. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the properties and pharmacokinetics that make…

Orofacial myofunctional disorders and chronic oral dysfunction may increase the risk for dental malocclusion and related craniofacial dysmorphology. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

A combination of brief motivational interviewing and vaccination counseling can reduce risk for human papillomavirus-related oropharyngeal cancers. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

Oral health professionals need to provide empathetic and supportive treatment to this patient population. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Define myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic…

This case illustrates a nonspecific ulcer in an infant with a history of aerodigestive tract trauma, and the process of establishing a differential diagnosis. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be…

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…

The advanced features of the 2018 American Academy of Periodontology/ European Federation of Periodontology classification system will help oral health professionals formulate effective treatment plans for patients in need of periodontal…