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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.
Learning About High Blood Pressure
Talk to your patients about high blood pressure, signs, risk factors and prevention.
January 01, 2025
Start the New Year with healthy oral hygiene and eating habits.
December 01, 2024
Making good choices in your diet can help keep your smile healthy.
November 01, 2024
Diabetes increases the risk for a number of oral problems. This page introduces those risks to help guide conversations between dentist and patient.
October 01, 2024
Oral complications can occur during cancer treatment, especially treatments for head and neck cancer. Talk to your dentist about ways to manage these problems.
September 01, 2024
Pregnancy brings with it special needs. Your oral health is among those. Talk to your dentist about caring for your mouth during pregnancy.
August 01, 2024
Saliva serves many purposes. Read about the effects and causes of dry mouth as well as ways to keep your saliva flowing.
Reducing the risk of cavities with sealants
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More patient articles from JADA
Home Caregiver (July 1, 2024)
Fighting Cavities with Water Fluoridation (June 1, 2024)
Vaping vs. Smoking Cigarettes (May 1, 2024)
The Value of Dental X-Rays (April 1, 2024)
Protect Your Smile With a Mouthguard (March 1, 2024)
Reducing Dental Pain in Teens and Adults (February 1, 2024)
Do not Let Dental Erosion Eat Away At Your Enamel (January 1, 2024)
Caring for Your Gums (December 1, 2023)
Diabetes and Toothbrushing (November 1, 2023)
Reducing the Risk of Cavities with Sealants (October 1, 2023)
Tackling Tooth Pain in Children (September 01, 2023)
Heading off Cancer with a Vaccine (August 01, 2023)
Feeding a healthy smile (July 01, 2023)
Saving your mouth from sugar (June 01, 2023)
Silver Colored vs. Tooth Colored Fillings (May 01, 2023)
Sources of Fluoride (April 01, 2023)
Identifying head and neck cancer (March 01, 2023)
Caring for little teeth (February 01, 2023)
Straightening your smile (January 01, 2023)