...necessary to create effective treatments. Currently, people of non-European ancestry are underrepresented in the genetic databases on which researchers base their studies. In 2021, “Oral Health in America: Advances and...

...oral healthcare; and understanding how multiple disciplines could interact to provide the most effective and efficient healthcare outcomes. The development of an evidence-based consensus statement from dental hygienists, nurses,…

...changes that may be unrelated to AD. Table 1 compares normal aging changes to signs of Alzheimer-related dementia.4 For those experiencing normal aging changes, it may be a relief to...

...and provide treatment. Specifically, eye performance is essential to the ability to provide effective, efficient, and quality patient care. The importance of occupational eye health is emphasized in the Healthy...

...of enamel increase the risk of caries and, as such, parents/caregivers must be educated on appropriate dietary choices and effective oral hygiene. Pharmacology The vast majority of prescribed medications and...

...approach to care. Behavioral Effects Behavioral health factors, such as stress, depression, and anxiety, play a significant role in xerostomia, specifically through the decrease of salivary flow rate and increase...

...should be provided for caries prevention and intervention based on caries risk level; one preventive or therapeutic intervention is not effective for all patients. Protective Factors, Risks Factors, and Disease...