Oral Health

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…

Background Early and accurate detection of caries lesions can lead to better preventive and conservative measures, thereby reducing healthcare costs. Clinical examination, combined with radiographic evaluation, is the routine diagnostic approach. However, previous studies have shown a substantial variability in its reliability…

Background Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the leading cause of several preventable cancers, including oropharyngeal, cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, and penile cancers. The incidence of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer has increased over the past several decades, particularly among young adults. Oral health professionals are…

Key messages Implementation of social media interventions positively influenced multiple aspects of oral health among the public. Social media platforms can serve as an effective tool for oral health promotion by enhancing knowledge transfer and content accessibility. Introduction Social media platforms…

Key message Oral health professionals play a vital role in detecting substance use disorders at an early stage and preventing their associated adverse effects on oral health. Substance use disorder is a treatable medical condition that affects the brain and involves compulsive…