This complex neural tube defect causes a variety of impairments that can impact the delivery of dental treatment.

Staying abreast of the changing landscape of caries risk assessment, management, and prevention will help oral health professionals provide the highest quality patient care.

Oral health professionals play important roles in detecting and treating obstructive sleep apnea.

In order to safely and effectively manage this patient population, oral health professionals should be able to recognize the medical indications for which antiplatelets are prescribed and understand their adverse effects.

With increasing numbers of hepatitis C virus infections, oral health professionals need to advise their baby boomer patients to seek testing.

Sufficient power, proper adaptation, and appropriate stroke activation are integral to successful use of this modality.

Salivary diagnostic testing is poised to move the dental setting into primary, preventive care.