Congenitally missing teeth often present challenges in dental treatment planning, necessitating interdisciplinary care. There is growing evidence associating congenitally missing teeth with risk of neoplasia. This predictive potential adds to the anticipatory guidance for patients and caregivers regarding future implications for systemic health and early screenings for neoplasms.

Learning Objectives:
Weigh existing literature on the association between tooth agenesis and neoplasias
Understand the need to add the discussion about risk as part of anticipatory guidance with patients and caregivers
Describe integration of interprofessional care with physcians for patients with tooth agenesis for early screenings