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Oral Piercings: Implications for Dental Professionals

Course Number: 688

Conclusion

Oral piercings are a growing trend and dental care professionals are increasingly likely to treat a patient with at least one oral piercing. Having the knowledge to provide quality care to such patients, to educate the patient about the complications of oral piercings prior to the procedure and to recognize problems and appropriately treat or refer the patient is important in our ever-more-global society.