In prenatal dental care, the “Second Trimester Safe Zone” (14–20 weeks) is often treated as dogma. We are trained to defer definitive care in the third trimester due to concerns

Introduction The most frustrating day in an orthodontist’s life isn’t a broken bracket or a lost retainer—it is the day of debonding. You remove the appliance to reveal perfectly aligned

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