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When to Refresh Patient Medical History for Optimal Dental Care

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New Medication: Some drugs can lead to dry mouth, heighten tooth decay risk, or interact with dental anesthetics. Chemotherapy: Impacts oral health significantly and alters the patient’s response to dental treatments. Heart Disease Diagnosis: Certain dental procedures might pose a risk, necessitating special care.

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Pediatric Safety: Protecting Both Oral and Overall Health

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Guidelines for monitoring and management of pediatric patients before, during, and after sedation for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Image gently during dental procedures. Here’s what I want parents to know about dental care during COVID-19. Pediatrics. 2019;143(6):e20191000. The Image Gently Alliance.