ADPIE (assessment, diagnosis, plan, implement, and evaluation) is a process of care that has been taught in both medical and dental educational institutions all over the U.S. since the 1950s and sets ...

Most people view cavities as a common dental nuisance—painful and inconvenient, but ultimately isolated to the mouth. However, a growing body of research suggests the relationship between oral health ...

Poor oral hygiene is associated with an increased risk for myriad health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and early death. The state of our teeth and gums, ...

Chemotherapy may lead to tooth decay or infections by weakening the immune system and slowing down the regeneration of oral cells. Side effects are usually short term, and practicing oral hygiene may ...

Mouth patches and sores are common but can sometimes signal serious conditions like oral cancer, experts warn. Persistent ...

Khaberni - In a rare medical case, a 21-year-old man developed oral cancer despite not smoking or using tobacco, due to repeated injuries to his tongue caused by sharp teeth ...

The most challenging presentation is an oral lesion that appears benign; it is often mistaken for an ulcer, but sometimes this can be an early sign of oral canc ...

What Are the Different Types of Oral Cancer Surgery? Oral cancer surgery refers to a group of procedures with different jobs: removing cancer, rebuilding areas affected by treatment, or restoring key ...

While dentistry is an ancient practice, oral medicine was only recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) in 2020. Dr. Shaiba Sandhu is a dentist specializing in oral medicine, and a huge ...

Dr Singhavi said that key red flags include a persistent ulcer in the mouth lasting more than three weeks, repeated injury or ...

Oral health is often neglected in our country. Tobacco chewers, smokers, alcohol users, those with missing teeth, and those ...

WE’RE all taught to be aware of potential signs of cancer – from strange lumps and skin changes, to unexplained weight loss and red flags in our poo. But the early signs of some cancers, like oral ...