A 9300 nm CO2 laser and low energy ablation therapy provide effective palliative care for hairy tongue.

This oral bacterium implements strategies to invade the various tissues beyond the periodontium.

Identifying the etiology of endodontic-periodontal lesions is key to successful treatment.

Oral health professionals who understand the common characteristics of these lesions can prevent unnecessary treatment.

This report addresses the presentation of a rare “kissing lesion.”

A combination of brief motivational interviewing and vaccination counseling can reduce risk for human papillomavirus-related oropharyngeal cancers.

This case illustrates a nonspecific ulcer in an infant with a history of aerodigestive tract trauma, and the process of establishing a differential diagnosis.

Oral health professionals should be well-versed in the mode of transmission, risk factors associated with infection, and treatment modalities.

Cultural competency training will help oral health professionals provide appropriate care and referrals when treating patients who use khat.

This class of therapeutics may offer an effective treatment for oral infections, such as dental caries, periodontal diseases, oral mucosal diseases, and oral cancer.