Collaboration is key when managing this common oral heath condition.

Oral health professionals should be knowledgeable about this metabolic disorder’s pathophysiology, characteristics, systemic and oral health manifestations, and oral care considerations.

Providing education on oral health modifications as well as anticipating complications and modifying treatment to ensure safe and effective dental hygiene care can help patients with psoriasis maintain their oral health.

This oral bacterium implements strategies to invade the various tissues beyond the periodontium.

Identifying the etiology of endodontic-periodontal lesions is key to successful treatment.

Oral health professionals need to be aware of the oral implications of this serious disease.

This Gram-negative anaerobe plays a significant role in inflammation and disease.

Understanding the origins of this viral disease and how it spreads will help oral health professionals advise their patients and prevent its transmission.

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.

By better understanding the risk factors and brain changes associated with this disease, clinicians will be well-prepared to provide dental care.