A nonhealing oral ulcer in a transplant patient may signal more than trauma. Understanding herpesvirus reactivation, immunosuppression, and atypical lesion patterns can help dental professionals identify CMV, HSV, and EBV earlier and improve patient outcomes.
Patients today are more skeptical of dental recommendations—especially when costs are high and symptoms aren’t obvious. Dr. Gordon Christensen breaks down practical strategies to build trust, improve case acceptance, and confidently present treatment plans.
Filifactor alocis is emerging as a key driver of periodontal disease, contributing to biofilm resilience, immune disruption, and increased disease severity—while raising new questions about its role in oral-systemic health connections.
Evidence indicates that endoscopic-assisted debridement provides superior or equivalent results compared to conventional methods, with added benefits in education and regenerative therapy integration, emphasizing minimally invasive, patient-centered care.
Dental hygienists spend their careers caring for others, but they are not immune to needing care themselves. In this personal reflection, one hygienist shares how recovery changed her life, restored her relationships, and deepened the compassion she brings to patient care.
The previous conversation with Dr. Kessler couldn’t be contained. In this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, Dr. Pam and Dr. Brian continue their discussion with the past president of the American Dental Association, Dr. Brett Kessler, and things heat up.
