"For the Patient" is a series of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) that provides general information on dental treatments in easy-to-understand language that can be shared with patients chairside. This collection provides information about each "For the Patient" article with a link to the full text of the article on jada.ada.org.
This collection spans across decades, therefore the content of older articles linked here may be out of date. Potentially impacted articles are so noted in their description. Please consult your dentist or the ADA if you have any questions regarding older articles.
This archival collection includes the "For the Patient" series from 1997 to 2023. To read the articles from the last two years, visit the "For the Patient" page on the ADA Library & Archives website.
Submissions from 2023
Caring for Little Teeth, A. M. Mark
Caring for Your Gums, A. M. Mark
Diabetes and Toothbrushing, A. M. Mark
Feeding a Healthy Smile, A. M. Mark
Heading off Cancer with a Vaccine, A. M. Mark
Identifying Head and Neck Cancer, A. M. Mark
Reducing the risk of cavities with sealants, A. M. Mark
Saving Your Mouth From Sugar, A. M. Mark
Silver-Colored vs. Tooth-Colored Fillings, A. M. Mark
Sources of Fluoride, A. M. Mark
Straightening Your Smile, A. M. Mark
Tackling Tooth Pain in Children, A. M. Mark
Submissions from 2022
Caring for Dental Instruments, A. M. Mark
Diabetes and Your Oral Health, A. M. Mark
Keeping Your Dentist Up-To-Date, A. M. Mark
Keeping Your Gums Healthy, A. M. Mark
Key Points for Your Child’s Teeth, A. M. Mark
Options for Making Your Dental Treatment More Comfortable, A. M. Mark
Oral Piercing and Gems: Know What You’re Getting Into, A. M. Mark
Returning to Good Health Care Can Start With A Smile, A. M. Mark
Shopping Smart: Look for the Seal, A. M. Mark
Staying in the Game with Mouthguards, A. M. Mark
The Basics of Mouth Sores, A. M. Mark
What are dentists seeing in older adults?, A. M. Mark
Submissions from 2021
Controlling Bad Breath, A. M. Mark
Fluoride Helps Fight Cavities, A. M. Mark
How do Sealants Protect Your Teeth?, A. M. Mark
Keeping Your Smile Healthy, A. M. Mark
Oral Effects of Head and Neck Cancer Treatment, A. M. Mark
Pregnancy and Oral Health, A. M. Mark
Protecting Against COVID-19, A. M. Mark
Replacing Missing or Lost Teeth, A. M. Mark
Talking About Sleep Apnea, A. M. Mark
Wearing a Crown, A. M. Mark
What is Bruxism?, A. M. Mark
What is MRONJ?, A. M. Mark
Submissions from 2020
Choices for Repairing Cavities, A. M. Mark
Common Sores and Oral Infections, A. M. Mark
Dental Care During COVID, A. M. Mark
Getting Whiter Teeth, A. M. Mark
Helping Your Child Fight Tooth Decay, A. M. Mark
Is Your Mouth Always Dry?, A. M. Mark
Preventing Tooth Loss, A. M. Mark
Protecting You During Your Dental Visit, A. M. Mark
Reducing the Risk of Oral Cancer, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Can diabetes affect my oral health?, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Choices for Fixing Cavities, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Dealing with tooth pain, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Dental care during pregnancy, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Dental x-rays, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Fighting cavities with fluoride, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Helping your child fight tooth decay, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Just what the doctor ordered: Relieving dental pain, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Keeping an eye on your gums, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Oral and throat cancer: What you should know, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Oral care during cancer treatment, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Oral health care tips for caregivers, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Protection from tooth decay: Dental sealants, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Smart shopping with the ADA Seal of Acceptance, A. M. Mark
Reprint of The word on vaping: don't start, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Using antibiotics wisely, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Vaccines for your child: Human papillomavirus, A. M. Mark
Reprint of What is dental erosion?, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Why does my jaw hurt?, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Your child's teeth, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Your teeth and jaws under pressure, A. M. Mark
Smart Shopping with the ADA Seal of Acceptance, A. M. Mark
The Changing Oral Health Care Needs of Older Adults, A. M. Mark
The Word on Vaping: Don't Start, A. M. Mark
Submissions from 2019
A Look at E-Cigarettes, A. M. Mark
Amalgam Fillings: Safe, Strong, Affordable, A. M. Mark
Dealing with Dental Pain, A. M. Mark
Dental X-Rays, A. M. Mark
Fighting Cavities With Fluoride, A. M. Mark
Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Should Know, A. M. Mark
Oral Care During Cancer Treatment, A. M. Mark
Oral Health Tips for Caregivers, A. M. Mark
Reprint of Just what the doctor ordered: Relieving dental pain, A. M. Mark
Using Antibiotics Wisely, A. M. Mark
Why Does My Jaw Hurt?, A. M. Mark
Your Child's Teeth, A. M. Mark
Submissions from 2018
Can Diabetes Affect My Oral Health?, A. M. Mark
Dental Care During Pregnancy, A. M. Mark
Just What the Doctor Ordered: Relieving Dental Pain, A. M. Mark
Keeping an Eye on Your Gums, A. M. Mark
Options for Dealing with Tooth Decay, A. M. Mark
Protection from Tooth Decay: Dental Sealants, A. M. Mark
Vaccines for Your Child: HPV, A. M. Mark
What is Dental Erosion?, A. M. Mark
Your Teeth and Jaws Under Pressure, A. M. Mark
Submissions from 2017
Coping Skills for Facing Dental Fears, A. M. Mark
Getting Whiter Teeth, A. M. Mark
Keeping Your Teeth and Mouth Safe, A. M. Mark
Knocking Tobacco Out, A. M. Mark
Limiting the Effects of Dry Mouth, A. M. Mark
Oral Cancer: What to do if Something Unusual Shows Up, A. M. Mark
Submissions from 2016
Dental Sealants, A. M. Mark
Diabetes and Oral Health, A. M. Mark
Oral Health Concerns for Older Adults, A. M. Mark
Relieving Dental Pain, A. M. Mark