"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This collection spans across decades, therefore the content of older articles linked here may be out of date.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 2002
Diet and Tooth Decay, American Dental Association
Do You Have Dry Mouth?, American Dental Association
Eating Habits That Can Harm Teeth, American Dental Association
Oral Care for Cancer Patients, American Dental Association
Tooth-Colored Fillings, American Dental Association
Women and Periodontal Disease, American Dental Association
Submissions from 2001
Common Mouth Sores, American Dental Association
Do You Need a Mouthguard?, American Dental Association
Oral Cancer: How to Protect Yourself, American Dental Association
Preventing Periodontal Disease, American Dental Association