Discover how recognizing the causes and patterns of tooth wear can help oral health professionals identify underlying concerns and guide effective treatment.

Explore the evidence behind air polishing, salivary testing, adjunctive antibiotics, and laser therapy to determine which approaches improve periodontal outcomes and where traditional instrumentation remains essential.

Learn how advances in dental imaging and patient-centered communication can help address radiation concerns while supporting appropriate diagnostic imaging.

Learn how to distinguish recurrent aphthous stomatitis, oral lichen planus, mucous membrane pemphigoid, and pemphigus vulgaris and why an accurate diagnosis matters.

From periodontal charting and radiographic analysis to practice management and surgical planning, artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful clinical aid while leaving the final judgment in the clinician’s hands.

High- and extreme-caries-risk patients may benefit from a personalized, multimodal prevention strategy that combines behavioral changes with targeted at-home and professionally applied therapies.

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw can cause devastating oral complications, making risk assessment, prevention, and early diagnosis essential for patients taking antiresorptive or antiangiogenic medications.

From pro-inflammatory foods to vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, nutrition may play an important role in periodontal inflammation and overall systemic health. 

With broad antimicrobial activity, low cost and multiple potential oral health applications, povidone-iodine may be a valuable adjunct in preventive and therapeutic dental care.

From diagnostic errors and informed consent to meticulous documentation, discover the essential safeguards every oral health professional should know.