Tips for Identifying Systemic Conditions and Anomalies on the Panoramic Image
In the realm of medical diagnostics, the panoramic image has emerged as a valuable tool. It provides a large field of view to assess growth…
Category: Oral Pathology
Diagnosing a Rare Intraoral Lesion
This case report details the process leading to the diagnosis of a rare intraoral lesion. Relevant clinical, radiographic, and histologic findings of this lesion are…
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Head and Neck Cancers
The diagnosis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) (Figure 1) can be devastating with many unknown outcomes. HNSCC is best managed with an…
An In-Depth Look at Cleidocranial Dysplasia
Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of teeth and bones. It has also been referred to as Scheuthauer-Marie-Santon syndrome,…
Addressing Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a devastating pathology that occurs in a small fraction of patients taking antiresorptive or antiangiogenic drugs for the…
Emerging Discoveries on the Pathogenicity of Porphyromonas Gingivalis
By Isis Marsh, RDH, MS and Anna Matthews, RDH, MS
An In-Depth Look at the Role of Dental Hygienists in Administering Local Anesthesia
By Sean G. Boynes, DMD, MS, Kathy Bassett, RDH, MEd, Royann Royer, CDA, RDH, MPH, Arthur C. DiMarco, DMD, Alicia Johnston, CDA, RDH, MPHD, Suzanne Newkirk, RDH, Meghan R. Bastin, DMD, MPH, Lauren…
Menopause-Related Changes to the Oral Cavity
By Rina A. Nowka, RDH, MA, Kaitlin Stier, RDH, MPH, Victoria M. Benvenuto, RDH, EdM Defined by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists as the significant…
The Relationship Between Porphyromonas Gingivalis and Systemic Disease
This oral bacterium implements strategies to invade the various tissues beyond the periodontium.