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…
Detecting Mental Health and Substance Use Risks
Oral health is an integral part of overall health. The 2000 Surgeon General’s Report, “Oral Health in America,” reported associations between oral diseases and healthcare…
Navigating Dental Care for Patients With Ehlers–Danlos Syndromes
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are best described as a multifactorial group of connective tissue disorders. EDS are inherited with variations in genes primarily affecting collagen production.…
Managing Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety is an emotional or physical reaction to an anticipated threat of an oral health professional or dental visit.1 Dental fear and dental phobia are…
The Nutritional Link to Periodontal Health
Periodontitis is ubiquitous in the United States, affecting 60% of those age 65 and older and more than 40% of individuals age 30 and older.1 According…