The "Silver Tsunami" is reshaping dentistry—by 2030, one in five Americans will be over 65, bringing more medically complex patients into your chair. This article explores how chronic conditions, medication side effects, and cognitive or physical challenges are changing the way dental professionals must approach care. By recognizing risks early and adapting preventive strategies dental teams can better protect their patients' health, comfort, and quality of life.

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.

Oral thrush isn’t just about poor hygiene—it could be brewing in your patient’s medication list. In this article, our CEO, Dr. Lisa Chan, explores how antibiotics, inhaled steroids, and other common prescriptions can tip the balance of the oral microbiome, leading to fungal overgrowth.

Bruxism might be more than just stress—it could be in your patient’s medicine cabinet. This article explores the growing link between medications like ADHD stimulants, antidepressants, and antipsychotics and teeth grinding. By recognizing the signs and understanding drug-related triggers, dental professionals can intervene earlier, offer better care, and prevent long-term damage.