Preprocedural mouthwashes are used to reduce microbial load in aerosols generated during dental procedures. A recent network meta-analysis Int Dent Hyg, 2026) compared the efficacy of commonly used mouthwashes and ranked them based on available evidence. The analysis included .

Dentine hypersensitivity is a frequent complaint, and patients often expect early relief. A recent randomized, examiner-blind study J Dent, 2026) evaluated the short- and medium-term efficacy of a 5% calcium-sodium phosphosilicate CSPS) toothpaste. The study included 215 participants with .

For decades, the management of severely compromised teeth has followed a predictable pattern. When attachment loss approaches the apex, the tooth is often labeled “hopeless.” From there, the treatment pathway becomes almost reflexive: extraction, followed by implant placement or .

When a patient presents with fiery red, peeling, and intensely painful gums, our clinical reflex is almost automatic: reinforce oral hygiene, prescribe an antimicrobial rinse, and schedule a follow-up. But what happens when the tissue simply refuses to heal? .

Every dentist who supports oncology patients knows the clinical heartbreak of Oral Mucositis (OM) . It is one of the most debilitating dose-limiting toxicities of antineoplastic therapy. When OM progresses to Grade 3 or 4, patients suffer severe ulceration, .

Dentinal hypersensitivity DH) presents as sharp pain when teeth are exposed to stimuli such as air, cold, or touch. Patients report discomfort during routine activities like brushing, drinking cold water, or breathing through the mouth. Managing this condition remains .

Introduction Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) presents a chronic management challenge for the dental professional. While topical and systemic corticosteroids remain the traditional first-line therapy, their long-term use is frequently limited by contraindications, patient intolerance, or the risk of secondary .

Introduction As a clinician, you have been there: removing a fixed appliance to reveal a “perfect” occlusion marred by the chalky, opaque rectangles of White Spot Lesions (WSLs). You provide the Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) and explain the risks of .

Objectives: Bridging the Gap We often treat Dentine Hypersensitivity (DH) as a secondary complaint, yet for patients, it can be a daily burden. The primary objective of this major crosssectional study was to examine the correlation between clinically assessed .

We often assume that if a patient is using interdental brushes (IDBs), the battle is won. However, a 2025 study suggests that simply “using” the tool isn’t enough. If we aren’t prescribing the specific ISO size, we are setting .