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- The 101 on human papillomavirus (HPV): What health-care providers need to know about HPV and oral cancer September 21, 2018Human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) is now considered an epidemic. As health-care professionals with initial screening methods, we must make the first move to guide our patients with reliable information. Choosing not to proactively educate our patients about the dangers of HPV-OPC could cost the lives of many to a preventable infection. Dr. Susan […]
- BC oral pathology case 38: The 'harmless-looking' white lip lesion that got ignored September 19, 2018In this oral pathology case, a healthy 65-year-old male patient of record presents for his recare/periodontal maintenance visit. He reports no concerns, but a clinical head and neck exam reveals a white, flat 5-mm x 5-mm irregular-bordered lesion on the lower labial tissue. Based on the presentation and clinical exam, can you diagnose this lesion?
- I had to give myself stitches, and now I understand my patients' fear of needles September 19, 2018Dr. Stacey Simmons: "To save myself from sounding like a fool, let's just say it was an accident and the two-inch gash in my leg—after trying to convince myself that I didn't need stitches—actually did need some fancy needlework, and I was going to have to be the one to do it. Now, how in […]
- Understanding the delicate balance between the microbiome and overall health: Effects on periodontal disease treatment September 19, 2018We must stop focusing on bacteria and the body as separate entities. Consider this: "The goal of periodontal therapy is not to kill as many bacteria as possible, but, rather, to restore the delicate balance between the body and the microbiome." Dr. Richard Nagelberg takes a complex topic and breaks it down into understandable bites. […]
- Smoking, cancer, heart disease, and the oral-systemic link: Where we are with research August 18, 2018Dr. Richard Nagelberg examines the links between smoking, lung cancer, and heart disease, as well as the types of research and studies that established the strength of their credibility over time. Likewise, he considers where we are today with the link between oral health and overall health as he evaluates the current state of oral-systemic […]
- BC oral pathology diagnosis 37: The case of the silent lesion August 18, 2018Last month, Dr. Stacey Simmons presented the oral pathology case of the "silent lesion"—the 0.5- x 0.5-inch radiopaque mass that had been present in the oral cavity of a 74-year-old patient for at least six years, unbeknownst to the patient. In her complete analysis of this case, Dr. Simmons explains why the lesion will continue […]
- TMD airway connection: The importance of dental and medical screenings August 17, 2018There's much discussion regarding the relationship between TMD and airway disorders. Many dentists look for TMJ issues or problems with a patient’s bite, but often the cause of a patient's issues is related to airway and breathing complications. Dr. DeWitt Wilkerson outlines the case of a dentist-patient, explaining the signs and symptoms to evaluate through […]
- Fighting the epidemic: My experience with an opioid-free practice August 16, 2018Dr. Desirée Walker still remembers the reactions from the group of dentists, physicians, and health-care providers, who were all gathered to discuss substance abuse, when she said, "I have a narcotic-/opioid-free practice." Silence. And then: Can you repeat that, please? She explains the protocol that has worked well in her practice for two years. And […]
- 'I didn't want to be THAT dentist...so I referred little Johnny to have his filling done' August 16, 2018"He was four and did absolutely fabulous at his first restorative dental appointment. So, we scheduled his next one—an occlusal resin filling on T. He came in all smiles and sat in the chair. I gave a local and he screamed. His. Head. Off." Dr. Stacey Simmons says she "didn't want to be THAT dentist...," […]
- How a faucet of blood after a simple tooth extraction changed my approach to surgery for the better July 20, 2018Dr. Stacey Simmons recounts a personal experience where a simple 11-second tooth extraction transformed into a 30-minute we-can't-stop-the-bleeding crisis. She explains how she took what she learned from that scenario, implemented positive changes into her patient consent forms for surgery, and improved her practice's protocol.