Back-to-school season means ADHD medications are back in focus. This month, we’re looking at guanfacine, a nonstimulant ADHD medication with important dental considerations, including xerostomia, hypotension, sedation, and drug interactions.

Millions of people rely on methotrexate to manage conditions ranging from rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis to certain types of cancer. While it's one of the most commonly prescribed immunosuppressive medications, it also has important implications for dental care. From oral mucosal manifestations and increased infection risk to significant drug interactions with medications dentists prescribe every day, methotrexate is one medication every dental professional should know we

This UV Awareness Month, we're highlighting what dental providers should know about the common NSAID Naproxen before treatment and prescribing.

To celebrate Pride Month, we're highlighting what dental providers should know about Truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir) before treatment and prescribing.

With the meteoric rise in semaglutide prescriptions, we're highlighting what dental providers should know about Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) before treatment and prescribing.

This Sjogren's Awareness Month, we're highlighting what dental providers should know about Cevimeline (Evoxac) before treatment and prescribing.

Quick facts about Azathioprine (Imuran) that dental providers should know before treatment and prescribing.

Quick facts about Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) that dental providers should know before treatment and prescribing.

When amiodarone appears on a patient’s medication list, it’s a red flag dentists and hygienists can’t ignore. Learn the critical drug interactions, anesthesia precautions, and chairside protocols needed to safely treat patients with life-threatening cardiac histories.

Quick facts about Lorazepam (Ativan) that dental providers should know before treatment and prescribing.

Quick facts about Hydrochlorothiazide that dental providers should know before treatment and prescribing.

Quick facts about Rituximab (Rituxan) that dental providers should know before treatment and prescribing.

Quick facts about Acyclovir that dental providers should know before treatment and prescribing.

Quick facts about Carisoprodol (Soma) that dental providers should know before treatment and prescribing.

Quick facts about Prozac that dental providers should know before treatment and prescribing.

Quick facts about Levofloxacin that dentists should know before treatment and prescribing.

Our chief science officer, Barbara Madej, RPH, shares an important reminder: medications used to treat Alzheimer’s disease don’t just affect the brain—they can significantly impact oral health, too. From dry mouth and bruxism to taste changes and excessive salivation, understanding these drug-induced oral risks is essential for providing safer, more compassionate care.

Our CEO, Dr. Lisa Chan, shares a surprising insight: niacin isn’t just a harmless vitamin. Often overlooked in dentistry, this common supplement carries risks ranging from flushing and liver toxicity to drug interactions and delayed healing. Understanding niacin’s full impact can help dental professionals better anticipate complications and tailor care.

Quick facts about Ibuprofen that dentists should know before treatment and prescribing.

Quick facts about Entresto that dentists should know before treatment and prescribing.