Early detection is key to reducing the mortality and morbidity associated with this serious disease.

Bacteria may not be the only culprits behind periodontitis. New research suggests a viral component may also play a role in specific cases.

Improving oral health professionals’ understanding of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of biofilm associated diseases is key to their successful prevention and treatment.

Understanding the Correlation While the relationship is not causal, the presence of periodontal inflammation may impact the cognitive degeneration associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Early diagnosis of these morphological variations may help improve esthetic and functional treatment outcomes.

While the presence of space between teeth is common among children, pathologic tooth migration in adults may be indicative of oral disease.

While gingival cancers can be difficult to detect, survival rates depend on early treatment.

Oral health professionals are charged with educating their patients about oral cancer risk and detection, as well as ensuring effective screenings are performed at every dental appointment.

The diagnostic approach used in oral pathology requires a methodical approach.

A comprehensive nonsurgical approach is the best defense against this aggressive threat to gingival health.