Oral Health

Introduction The number of infants undergoing surgery for ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, has increased substantially in recent years. This rise may be partly influenced by misinformation parents encounter on social media. However, breastfeeding difficulties are multifactorial. When infants or breastfeeding parents experience painful or…

Introduction Severe periodontitis is a highly prevalent chronic inflammatory disease and a major global health burden. It is associated with dysbiotic plaque biofilms and progressive destruction of the tooth-supporting tissues, leading to periodontal pocketing, gingival bleeding, alveolar bone loss, and clinical attachment loss. Orthodontic…

Introduction Halitosis is characterized by unpleasant breath odour emanating from the oral or nasal cavity during exhalation. It can arise from intraoral or extraoral sources. Due to its multifactorial nature, effective treatment requires an accurate diagnosis of the underlying causes, followed by targeted…

Access to healthcare, including oral healthcare, is widely recognized as essential to overall well-being. However, gender and sexual minorities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ+) people, face structural stigma, discrimination, and persecution that can limit their access to and…