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…
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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…
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
Over the past several decades, artificial intelligence (AI) has been gaining popularity in both medical and dental fields. Its use has led to significant technological…
Addressing Childhood Diabetes in the Dental Setting
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common chronic health conditions worldwide, and its occurrence among children continues to rise.1–5 Type 1 (T1D) and type…
Probiotics and Periodontal Health
Periodontal diseases are multifactorial and chronic inflammatory conditions that impact the oral and systemic health of nearly half of the United States. More than 700…
Artificial Intelligence Reshapes the Future of Dentistry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting every facet of modern life and dentistry is no exception. By mimicking human intelligence, AI enhances tasks traditionally performed by…
Tips on Managing Childhood Caries
In recent years, a powerful shift in the understanding of caries management has taken oral health professionals by storm. Caries is a chronic infectious disease…