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.

Explore
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
#
Explore

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.