"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This collection spans across decades, therefore the content of older articles linked here may be out of date.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