Human Papillomavirus-Induced Head and Neck Lesions
By Ximena Zornosa, DMD The human papillomavirus (HPV) encompasses a large group of related viruses that can infect human skin and mucosa. The lesions that…
Category: Oral Pathology
Oral Health Consequences of Khat Use
By Tamadur Mahmoud Falah, MSDH, Tara L. Newcomb, BSDH, MS, Amber W. Hunt, BSDH, MS, RDH and Abdullah Al-Taiar, MD, DC, MSC, PhD Oral health…
Role of Antimicrobial Peptides in the Fight Against Infection
By Annette Huynh, RDH, BS, Olga Gnatovych, RDH, MEd and Dianne L. Sefo, MEd, RDH Dental caries is a topic frequently researched by oral health…
Detecting and Managing Supernumerary and Ectopic Teeth
By Becca Taylor, AS, Leciel Bono, RDH-ER, MS and JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AFAAOM Supernumerary teeth (ST), or hyperdontia, are a developmental anomaly defined…
Diagnostic Tips for Benign White Oral Mucosal Lesions
By Kitrina G. Cordell, DDS, MS and Molly S. Rosebush, DDS, MS All oral healthcare professionals encounter patients with white oral mucosal lesions, a presentation that raises…
Managing Desquamative Gingivitis
By Scott M. Peters, DDS Desquamative gingivitis is a clinical term used to describe an erythematous, erosive, and ulcerated appearance of the gingiva.1 Patients with desquamative…
Identifying and Addressing Ankyloglossia
Dental hygienists should be prepared to recognize tongue-tie and provide education and referrals to improve oral function.
Preventing HPV-Related Cancers Through Immunization
Dental hygienists play an important role in creating a pro-HPV vaccine practice.
What Oral Health Professionals Need to Know About Syphilis
Detecting syphilis early is integral to its successful treatment.