The classification of periodontal disease plays a pivotal role in identifying the severity and extent of disease progression, facilitating an effective treatment plan and prognostic assessment. Traditionally, periodontal disease classification has relied heavily on the clinical or radiographic detection of alveolar bone…
Daily stressors oral health professionals may experience include financial pressure, tight schedules, practice management issues, concern over reimbursement, uncooperative clients, and physical demands. These pressures are often accompanied by personal characteristics, such as perfectionism and prioritization of others’ needs. As a result,…
Artificial intelligence (AI) applications are growing in dental implant procedures. For example, various AI models have been developed to recognize implant types using periapical and panoramic radiographs. Similarly, AI applications have been developed to predict osteointegration success or implant prognosis using client risk…
The November issue of FOCUS digital publication is available online for all ODHA members. Non-members may read it by registering as a guest.
This issue features:
President's message;
discussion on eating disorders in the Research Corner;
the article Dental care for persons with intellectual…