Oral Health

Key messages: Despite advancements in orthodontic techniques and diagnostics, client compliance and consistent oral self-care are crucial in preventing demineralization around orthodontic brackets. Oral health practitioners play a vital role in motivating clients to maintain oral hygiene and use remineralizing agents…

Adolescence is the period of rapid biological growth, changes, and social role transitions between childhood and adulthood. Accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date medical, dental, and social histories are necessary for proper diagnosis and effective treatment planning. The age and stage of adolescence (early,…

Gingivitis occurs in half of the population by age four or five and almost 100% at puberty. Periodontal examinations and risk assessments are important elements of comprehensive and periodic oral examinations of pediatric clients. Differentiating between normal physiological changes during growth and…

Background Tongue thrust is a swallowing pattern in which an individual pushes their tongue against or between their teeth. Tongue thrust is the persistence of an infantile swallow pattern into late childhood, which may lead to breathing and speech difficulties, open bite, and protruded…

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in oral healthcare has transformed various specialties, including orthodontics. AI has demonstrated impressive results in improving the precision of diagnoses, treatment planning, and predicting treatment outcomes. The global adoption of AI in orthodontic practices has increased…

Key messages: Nicotine pouches, a tobacco-free product, are becoming increasingly popular globally. Nicotine pouches are likely to be a 'lower-risk product' as compared to tobacco smoking due to their lack of combustion. Nicotine pouches may be an option in tobacco…

Introduction Radiographs are used to assess symptoms or screen for occult disease in asymptomatic clients. Imaging in oral health practices includes intraoral, panoramic, cephalometric, and cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) imaging. When prescribing radiographs, it is essential to consider the advantages and limitations of the…