Oral Health

Introduction Dental caries is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in children, significantly affecting oral health, overall well-being, and quality of life. Although it is largely preventable, dental caries continues to impact millions of children, particularly in low- and middle-income countries and…

Key messages: Recognizing potential barriers and enablers to implementing trauma-informed care in oral healthcare is essential for providing high-quality, person-centred care and improving client outcomes. Oral healthcare providers must respond effectively and compassionately to individuals with a history of psychological trauma…

Key messages: Low adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with more severe periodontitis, especially with frequent red meat consumption. Higher levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6), a key inflammatory marker, are linked to worse periodontal health. Diets rich in plant-based foods…

Introduction Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease driven by the accumulation of bacterial plaque and the host’s immune response, leading to the destruction of periodontal tissues. Nutrition, particularly the intake of micronutrients with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, plays a vital role in maintaining…

Introduction Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that benefits oral health. Fluoride helps prevent dental caries by exhibiting antimicrobial properties, enhancing enamel resistance, and promoting enamel remineralization. After decades of fluoridation of municipal water supplies to reduce dental caries, debate has once again…

Key messages: Globally, the incidence of syphilis has increased over the last two decades. Oral manifestations may be the only or most significant feature of primary and secondary syphilis. Oral health clinicians should consider the possibility of syphilis diagnosis in…

Introduction As the number of dental implants increases globally, the prevalence of peri-implant diseases is also escalating. There are two distinct peri-implant diseases: peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. Peri-implant mucositis is characterized by inflammation confined to the soft tissues surrounding a dental implant without affecting…