Category: Dentistry

A 29-year-old healthy man experienced a rare case of six tooth loss followed by osteonecrosis of the maxilla due to herpes zoster infection, a rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. This case highlights the importance of healthcare providers, particularly dentists, being aware of the

Plasma cell gingivitis (PCG) is a rare benign disease that typically affects the marginal and adjacent gingiva. This case report describes generalized PCG in detail, including patient management and the clinicopathological characteristics of the disease. Plasma cell gingivitis (PCG) is an extremely

A 42-year-old woman had a long history of mouth ulcers but no gastrointestinal symptoms. Lab tests diagnosed celiac disease, suggesting that the oral lesions are a sign of a chronic immune disorder. Once the woman went on a gluten-free diet, the ulcers resolved. "Clinicians should remember that the

Sugar-coated gold nanoparticles can kill stubborn bacteria that grow on teeth and potentially eliminate biofilms faster than antibiotics, according to the U.S. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.An animal study highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic potential of these new

A low-calorie sugar substitute commonly found in toothpaste and chewing gum may be linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. More future research should examine the cardiovascular safety of xylitol, a natural sugar alcohol found in plants but considered

A recent study has shown that using fruit pastilles or chewing gum to determine the position of the tongue significantly reduces errors in panoramic radiography. Tongue malposition is a leading cause of poor quality dental radiographs, resulting in angular errors of 40% to 80% in radiographic projec

With many consumers turning away from traditional oral care products, oral care companies have begun using curcumin as an alternative. Curcumin, derived from the turmeric plant, is a polyphenol with well-studied anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and neuroprotective properties that hel

Sleeping in a hunched position known as the Fowler position and taking medications prescribed for glaucoma may reduce nocturnal bruxism. Episodes of sleep bruxism (SB) and rhythmic masticatory muscle activity (RMMA) may have decreased due to decreased intracranial pressure (ICP). ICP is a determinan

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry are conducting a clinical trial to determine whether an antimicrobial food additive found in cheese can be used to treat oral squamous cell cancer. The study builds on preclinical studies that showed that nisin suppl

Since oral bacteria can indicate the risk of stomach cancer, using a simple mouthwash may help detect it early, according to a study. Several differences were found in the oral microbiomes of patients with precancerous conditions compared to patients with cancer, indicating that microbiome changes