Oral Pathology

The goal of HIV testing in the dental setting is to link infected individuals with the proper medical care.

Due to the potential adverse oral health effects associated with these drugs, special care is needed when treating this patient group.

A comprehensive visual and tactile examination may help reveal early signs of oral or tonsillar cancer, thus aiding timely diagnosis and treatment.

The anti-inflammatory, anticariogenic and anticarcinogenic actions of these antioxidants can help fight dental and systemic diseases.

A case report of a nonsyndromal adult with multiple supernumerary teeth in all four quadrants, and only three of 10 supernumerary teeth impacted.

Due to their clinical proximity to areas often subject to skin lesions, oral health professionals have an opportunity to identify malignant growths and refer accordingly.

An examination of the basic etiology and management of chronic idiopathic orofacial discomfort

Given the ease and availability of rapid screening methods, oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to identify the early stages of infection.

Early diagnosis and staging of this rare disease is critical, because lesions often mimic other inflammatory periodontal conditions.

While uncommon, dental providers need to be able to diagnose and treat this potentially fatal complication.