Oral Health Topics

The Oral Health Topics section on ADA.org is intended to provide dentists with clinically relevant, evidence-based science behind the issues that may affect their patients and their practice. Refer to the Oral Health Topics for current scientific reviews of subjects that relate to oral health, from amalgam separators and antibiotic prophylaxis to xerostomia and X-rays.

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Aging and Dental Health
Amalgam
Amalgam Separators and Waste Best Management
Anesthesia and Sedation
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Prior to Dental Procedures
Antibiotic Stewardship
Athletic Mouth Protectors (Mouthguards)

Bisphenol A

Cancer (Head and Neck)
Cancer Therapies and Dental Considerations
Cannabis: Oral Health Effects
Cardiac Implantable Devices and Electronic Dental Instruments
Caries Risk Assessment and Management
Celiac Disease
Chewing Gum

Dental Curing Lights
Dental Erosion
Dental Floss/Interdental Cleaners
Dental Sealants on Teeth
Dental Unit Waterlines
Denture Care and Maintenance
Diabetes

Fluoride: Topical and Systemic Supplements
Forensic Dentistry and Anthropology

Genetics and Oral Health

Hepatitis Viruses
Home Oral Care
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypertension
Hypophosphatasia and X-Linked Hypophosphatemia

Infection Control and Sterilization

Latex Allergy

Materials for Direct Restorations
Materials for Indirect Restorations
Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
Methamphetamine
Mouthrinse (Mouthwash)

Nitrous Oxide
Nutrition and Oral Health

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Oncology Agents and Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Oral Analgesics for Acute Dental Pain
Oral Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Medications and Dental Procedures
Oral Piercing/Jewelry
Oral-Systemic Health
Osteoporosis Medications and Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Periodontitis
Pregnancy

Salivary Diagnostics
Silver Diamine Fluoride
Sjögren Disease
Sleep Apnea (Obstructive)

Tobacco Use and Cessation
Toothbrushes
Toothpastes
Tuberculosis

Whitening

Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)
X-Rays/Radiographs

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Featured oral health topics

Antibiotic prophylaxis

Current recommendations regarding antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures.

Infection control and sterilization

Proper infection control and sterilization practices are imperative in dental settings.

Treating Acute Dental Pain

Learn which oral analgesics are used for the management of acute dental pain.

Occupational Safety

Understand Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards.

Pregnancy

Learn about special considerations for pregnant patients and pregnant dental personnel.

Whitening

Efficacy information about whitening treatments for extrinsic and intrinsic staining.

The ADA Library & Archives also provides dental and oral health research and resources for members.