JADA “For the Patient” Resources

These files provide general information on dental treatments and can be shared with your patients to facilitate easy-to-understand chairside conversations.
Dentist talking to an elderly male patient
Learning About High Blood Pressure

Talk to your patients about high blood pressure, signs, risk factors and prevention.

May 01, 2025

Bruxism: Your teeth under pressure

Bruxism can not only cause problems with your teeth, it can also cause headaches or pain in your jaw, joints or muscles.

April 01, 2025

Play it safe: wear a mouthguard

Mouthguards should be worn by athletes whether they are playing contact sports, team sports, or individual sports.

March 01, 2025

Protect those baby teeth!

Baby teeth need to be cared for, as they have work to do.

February 01, 2025

Understanding high blood pressure (hypertension)

Talk to your patients about high blood pressure, signs, risk factors and prevention.

January 01, 2025

Start the New Year With Good Oral Health

Start the New Year with healthy oral hygiene and eating habits.

December 01, 2024

Diet and Dental Health

Making good choices in your diet can help keep your smile healthy.

More patient articles from JADA

2023

For more helpful articles to share with your patients, visit the JADA website and its collection of "JADA For the Patient" pages with Tips for Caring for Your Teeth and Mouth. Questions? Email us at library@ada.org.