"For the Patient" is a full page of oral health information that dentists can copy as a handout for their patients.
Dentist/Patient Discussion
“For the Patient” provides general information on dental treatments to dental patients. It is designed to prompt discussion between dentist and patient about treatment options and does not substitute for the dentist’s professional assessment based on the individual patient’s needs and desires.
Reproduction
Unlike other portions of JADA, the print and online versions of this page may be reproduced as a handout for patients without reprint permission from the ADA Publishing Division. Any other use, copying or distribution of this material, whether in printed or electronic form and including the copying and posting of this material on a website, is strictly prohibited without prior written consent of the ADA Publishing Division.
Preparation
"For the Patient" is prepared by the American Dental Association in cooperation with The Journal of the American Dental Association and the ADA Science Institute.
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- What Is Bruxism? (September 2021)
- What Is MRONJ? (August 2021)
- Controlling bad breath (July 2021)
- Protecting against COVID-19 (June 2021)
- Replacing missing or lost teeth (May 2021)
- Oral effects of head and neck cancer treatment (April 2021)
- Pregnancy and oral health (March 2021)
- How do sealants protect your teeth? (February 2021)
- Fluoride helps fight cavities (January 2021)
- Is your mouth always dry? (December 2020)
- Dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic (November 2020)
- Getting whiter teeth (October 2020)
- Preventing tooth loss (September 2020)
- Common oral sores and infections (August 2020)
- Protecting you during your dental visit (July 2020)
- The changing oral health care needs of older adults (June 2020)
- Choices for fixing cavities (May 2020)
- Reducing the risk of oral cancer (April 2020)
- The word on vaping: don't start (March 2020)
- Helping your child fight tooth decay (February 2020)
- Smart shopping with the ADA Seal of Acceptance (January 2020)
- Why does my jaw hurt? (December 2019)
- Using antibiotics wisely (November 2019)
- Amalgam fillings: safe, strong, and affordable (October 2019)
- Dealing with tooth pain (September 2019)
- Fighting cavities with fluoride (August 2019)
- Dental x-rays (July 2019)
- Oral health care tips for caregivers (May 2019)
- Oral and Throat Cancer (April 2019)
- A look at e-cigarettes (March 2019)
- Your child's teeth (February 2019)
- Oral care during cancer treatment (January 2019)
- Vaccines for your child: Human papillomavirus (December 2018)
- Dental Care During Pregnancy (November 2018)
- Options for dealing with tooth decay (October 2018)
- Protection from tooth decay: Dental sealants (September 2018)
- Just what the doctor ordered: Relieving dental pain (August 2018)
- Keeping an eye on your gums (July 2018)
- What is dental erosion? (June 2018)
- Can diabetes affect my oral health? (April 2018)
- Your teeth and jaws under pressure (February 2018)
- Knocking tobacco out (December 2017)
- Oral cancer: What to do if something unusual shows up (October 2017)
- Limiting the effects of dry mouth (August 2017)
- Keeping your teeth and mouth safe (June 2017)
- Getting whiter teeth (April 2017)
- Coping skills for facing dental fears (February 2017)