Dental teams can use these strategies to encourage medication adherence among patients and avoid possible adverse drug interactions.

While implant therapy is a feasible option in patients with this metabolic disorder, oral health professionals need to consider a variety of factors before moving forward.

With effective preparation, practice, and review of patients’ medical histories and vital signs, oral health professionals will be able to appropriately respond to medical emergencies.

Understanding a patient’s lab values—which can impact dental treatment—is key to providing comprehensive care.

A broad coalition of physicians, dentists, and public health advocates announced their support for a package of bills aimed at reducing consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in the state of California.

Oral health professionals are well-positioned to facilitate obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment in the dental setting.

This protocol focuses on modifying risk factors, facilitating decisions about the use of antibiotics, and recommending appropriate oral hygiene measures.