Planning Fluoride Therapy
Fluoride has long been recognized as one of the most important agents in the prevention of dental caries. Its benefits have been extensively studied across populations and age groups, establishing it as a cornerstone in preventive and community dentistry. The fundamental principle of fluoride therapy lies in its ability to favor the remineralization of early […]
Bacterial Plaque and Dental Decay
Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, remains one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. Despite tremendous advances in dental care and oral hygiene awareness, dental decay continues to affect millions of people across all age groups. Central to the development of caries is the role of bacterial plaque—a complex biofilm that adheres to […]
Investigations in Dentistry
The practice of dentistry extends beyond routine restorative care and oral hygiene maintenance; it also involves a keen ability to diagnose, localize, and evaluate pathological conditions of the oral cavity and surrounding structures. Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of successful treatment, and investigations form an essential part of this diagnostic process. Among these investigations, sensibility […]
General Clinical Investigations in Medicine
Investigations form a cornerstone of modern clinical practice. From simple bedside tests such as measuring temperature and blood pressure to complex laboratory studies and imaging techniques, they provide clinicians with vital information that supports diagnosis, guides treatment, and helps monitor disease progression. However, investigations are not an end in themselves. Their value lies in their […]
Examination of the Mouth and Tooth Notation
Examination of the oral cavity is a cornerstone of dental and medical practice. It not only enables the clinician to diagnose obvious dental disease such as caries and periodontal problems but also provides critical information about systemic health, habits, and risk factors. The mouth is often described as a mirror of the body; early signs […]
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of rare, heritable connective tissue disorders characterized by joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility. It is named after two physicians—Edvard Ehlers, a Danish dermatologist, and Henri-Alexandre Danlos, a French physician—who first described its manifestations in the early 20th century. Since then, advances in genetics and clinical medicine have […]