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    Oral and Dental Conditions

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on oral and dental conditions and related issues, including temporomandibular disorders, smell and taste disorders, dental infections, and salivary gland disorders. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
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    Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention

    Overview

    Treatment

    Complications and Special Situations

    Patient Education, Self-Care

    Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention
    Mar 15, 2024 — Screening and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Adults [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]   FREE
    Mar 15, 2024 — Screening and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Children, Adolescents, and Adults [Putting Prevention Into Practice]   CME
    Feb 15, 2024 — Screening and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Children and Adolescents Aged 5 to 17 Years [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]   FREE
    Mar 15, 2022 — Screening and Interventions to Prevent Dental Caries in Children Younger Than Five Years [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Mar 15, 2022 — Screening and Interventions to Prevent Dental Caries in Children Younger Than 5 Years [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Mar 15, 2021 — Oral and Dental Injury Prevention in Children and Adolescents [Letters to the Editor]
    Apr 15, 2020 — Oral Health Care Is an Important Issue for Military Veterans [Letters to the Editor]
    May 01, 2016 — Fluoride Varnish for Preventing Dental Caries in Children and Adolescents [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Aug 01, 2015 — Fluoride: The Family Physician's Role [Editorials]
    Feb 01, 2015 — Prevention of Dental Caries in Children from Birth Through Five Years of Age: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Dec 01, 2010 — Oral Manifestations of Systemic Disease
    Mar 01, 2010 — Common Tongue Conditions in Primary Care
    Feb 15, 2007 — Common Oral Lesions: Part II. Masses and Neoplasia
    Feb 15, 2007 — Common Oral Lesions: Part I. Superficial Mucosal Lesions   PtEd
    Apr 01, 2002 — Assessing Oral Malignancies   PtEd
    Overview
    Sep 15, 2023 — Smell and Taste Disorders in Primary Care   CME   Alg   PtEd
    Jan 15, 2023 — Temporomandibular Disorders: Rapid Evidence Review   CME   Alg   DDx   PtEd
    Apr 15, 2022 — Common Oral Lesions   CME
    Dec 01, 2018 — Dental Problems in Primary Care   PtEd
    Jun 01, 2014 — Salivary Gland Disorders   Alg
    Oct 01, 2008 — Common Oral Conditions in Older Persons
    Apr 15, 2008 — Oral Health During Pregnancy
    Mar 15, 2008 — Common Dental Infections in the Primary Care Setting   PtEd
    Dec 01, 2004 — A Practical Guide to Infant Oral Health   PtEd
    Feb 01, 2003 — Common Dental Emergencies
    Treatment
    Nov 15, 2021 — Medical Clearance for Common Dental Procedures   POC
    Nov 01, 2009 — Prophylaxis for Invasive Dental Procedures in At-Risk Patients [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Complications and Special Situations
    Jan 01, 2018 — Burning on the Tip of the Tongue [Photo Quiz]
    Nov 01, 2014 — Mouth Pain with Red Gums [Photo Quiz]
    Apr 01, 2011 — Tongue Lesion with Sensation of Fullness in the Mouth [Photo Quiz]
    May 15, 2010 — Palatine Lesion in an Older Woman [Photo Quiz]
    Dec 15, 2004 — Whitish Papules and Plaques on the Tongue [Photo Quiz]
    Feb 15, 2002 — Burning Mouth Syndrome   PtEd
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Sep 15, 2023 — Smell and Taste Disorders [Information from Your Family Doctor]   FREE
    Jan 15, 2023 — Temporomandibular Disorders [Information from Your Family Doctor]   FREE
    Mar 15, 2015 — Temporomandibular Disorders   PtEd

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