An examination of what we know — and don’t know — about this distinct, yet rare, variant of oral leukoplakia.

Potentially signaling a number of oral health issues, diagnosing this radiopaque mass proved clinically challenging due to multiple possible etiologies.

The diagnosis of this condition is made through a combination of clinical and radiographic findings.

Useful for diagnosis and patient education, this advanced imaging technology may also help improve treatment outcomes.

Dental providers can facilitate early diagnosis by recognizing the oral signs of this gastrointestinal condition.

By providing education and training resources to caregivers, dental teams can help improve the daily oral hygiene of long term care facility residents.

Establishing a proper pulpal and periapical diagnosis is key to determining appropriate clinical treatment.

An increased emphasis on interdisciplinary cooperation between all members of the health care team can improve oral and systemic health outcomes.

Accurately diagnosing common presentations will allow appropriate management — and help rule out malignancies.

The 2015 Nobel Prize in chemistry celebrates pioneering research that supports the concept of precision medicine and the delivery of personalized oral health care