Careful assessment of these common oral conditions is critical to ensure early detection of any malignant ulcerations.

Oral health professionals need to be able to recognize the sometimes subtle signs of victimization in order to effectively assist this vulnerable population.

While not every case of recession requires treatment, evaluating etiology and precipitating factors will help clinicians determine the need for a therapeutic solution.

The cumulative effects of periodontal diseases make it difficult to distinguish long standing disease from age related incidence of disease.

Visible tattoos on oral health professionals can impact patients’ perception of care.

Oral health professionals need to be aware of the systemic and oral health effects of the substances in this class of drugs.

While myriad factors can threaten the success of implant therapy, implementing maintenance strategies may support positive outcomes.

Understanding condition-specific caries risk factors can help clinicians identify successful prevention strategies. By Elise Sarvas, DDS, MSD, MPH

Clinicians have a variety of options available to improve their viewing of the oral cavity. By Casey Hein, BSDH, MBA, and Eraldo L. Batista Jr, DDS, MSc

As many patients are unaware of the association between the human papillomavirus and oral cancer, oral health professionals are charged with educating patients on this important topic.