Where Cancer Care Meets the Mouth
Oncology treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, are essential for combating malignancies but often result in a range of challenging oral side effects. Patients…
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When Abuse Presents in the Dental Chair
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines intimate partner violence (IPV) as abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship.1 IPV…
A Conservative Solution for Discolored Endodontically Treated Teeth
Achieving an esthetically pleasing smile heavily relies on the color of the teeth, which significantly impacts a patient’s appearance and mental well-being.1,2 Patient expectations often extend…
Ultrasonic Instrumentation Strategies for Stage II and III Periodontitis
qUltrasonic instrumentation is part of initial nonsurgical periodontal therapy for Stages II and III periodontitis cases (to learn about it’s role in Stage 1 periodontitis,…
Rethinking the Future of Caries Prevention
Dental caries, a global public health crisis, necessitates continuous evaluation of preventive measures. For decades, fluoride has been the gold standard of caries prevention, recognized…
Show-Do-Tell: The Importance of Using Disclosing Solution
Everyone — young or old, healthy or ill, male or female — has an acquired salivary pellicle. It regulates mineral homeostasis and acts as a…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Demystified
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve, which runs through the narrow carpal tunnel in the wrist, becomes compressed (Figure 1, page 21).1,2 This…
Teledentistry Offers Benefits to Both Patients and Clinicians
In 2024, the Health Resources and Services Administration reported that approximately 60 million Americans live in dental health professional shortage areas, representing 17.4% of the…
Tackling Tooth Sensitivity
Dentinal hypersensitivity is a common patient complaint, with a variable reported prevalence rate ranging from 11% to 36% of the population.1 While identifying the root cause…