Introduction Every orthodontist and general dentist knows the sinking feeling of removing brackets after 18 months of complex treatment, only to reveal demineralized enamel and white spot lesions (WSLs). It

Introduction As dentists, we are often taught a rigid equation regarding periodontitis and occlusion: Inflammation + Occlusal Trauma = Accelerated Destruction.The standard protocol suggests we must address both to stop

Benzydamine hydrochloride (BNZ) is a familiar name in ENT and dental prescriptions, but recent data show it is more than “just a sore-throat spray.ˮ For dentists and general practitioners, it

Introduction For dental professionals, the bidirectional relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontitis is a well-established clinical reality. Systemic hyperglycemia is a significant independent risk factor for tooth loss and periodontal

Introduction Dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) remains one of the most persistent and significant challenges we face as dental professionals. Our primary goal is clear: achieve rapid, reliable sealing of the dentinal

Introduction As clinicians, prescribing chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash after dental surgery is almost second nature. For decades, itʼs been our gold standard for promoting healing, reducing microbial load, and preventing complications

Introduction Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) such as pneumonia, atelectasis, and respiratory insufficiency remain common in elderly patients undergoing general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation. These complications can delay recovery, prolong hospital

We all know Helicobacter pylori as a stomach bug. But what if itʼs living quietly in the mouth too? Recent studies suggest that the oral cavity may be a hiding

Introduction: This recent expert consensus from the Journal of Clinical Periodontology (September 2025) delivers a landmark synthesis on aesthetics and patient- reported outcomes (PROs) in periodontology and implant dentistry. Drawing