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JADA “For the Patient” Resources
These PDFs provide general information on dental treatments and can be shared with your patients to facilitate easy-to-understand chairside conversations.
September 01, 2026
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How community water fluoridation helps protect your teeth.
August 01, 2026
Hormonal changes later in life can affect women’s oral health.
July 01, 2026
It’s important to treat cavities in baby teeth, but you don’t need the drill.
May 01, 2026
Do plastic products you use at home release particles? See what the science says.
April 01, 2026
Cancer treatment can affect your oral health. This page talks about what to watch for and offers ways to control common problems.
March 01, 2026
Mouthguards should be sports equipment for anyone playing, practicing, or competing in sports.
More patient articles from JADA
Oral Cancer: What You Should Know (February 1, 2026, PDF)
Do Not Let Oral Jewelry Tarnish your Smile (January 1, 2026, PDF)
A Healthy Smile: The Gift the Keeps Giving (December 1, 2025, PDF)
Type -2 Diabetes and Your Oral Health (November 1, 2025, PDF)
Trick or treat and teeth (October 1, 2025, PDF)
Steering Clear of Nicotine (September 1, 2025, PDF)
Getting Your Child’s Smile Ready for School (August 1, 2025, PDF)
Keeping Your Gums Healthy (July 1, 2025, PDF)
Common Oral Sores (June 1, 2025, PDF)
Bruxism: Your Teeth Under Pressure (May 1, 2025, PDF)
Play it Safe: Wear a Mouthguard! (April 1, 2025, PDF)
Protect Those Baby Teeth! (March 1, 2025, PDF)
Understanding High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) (February 1, 2025, PDF)
Fresh Start, Fresh Smile! (January 1, 2025, PDF)
Diet and Dental Health (December 1, 2024, PDF)
Diabetes and Oral Health (November 1, 2024, PDF)
Your Dentist And Cancer Care (October 1, 2024, PDF)
Healthy Smiles During Pregnancy (September 1, 2024, PDF)
The Benefits of A Moist Mouth (August 1, 2024, PDF)
Home Caregiver (July 1, 2024, PDF)
Fighting Cavities with Water Fluoridation (June 1, 2024, PDF)
Vaping vs. Smoking Cigarettes (May 1, 2024, PDF)
The Value of Dental X-Rays (April 1, 2024, PDF)
Protect Your Smile With a Mouthguard (March 1, 2024, PDF)
Reducing Dental Pain in Teens and Adults (February 1, 2024, PDF)
Do not Let Dental Erosion Eat Away At Your Enamel (January 1, 2024, PDF)
JADA supplement available
For more helpful articles to share with your patients, visit the JADA website and download a special supplement of For the Patient pages that offer Tips for Caring for Your Teeth and Mouth.
