DALLAS, US: Government survey data from 2019 shows that approximately 29 million Americans see a dentist annually but not another medical professional, providing an expanded
As evidence for the interplay between periodontal and systemic disease grows, severe periodontitis is increasingly being recognised as a risk factor for male-specific conditions such
Abstract Background: Osteomyelitis (OM) of the jaw is a rare medical condition. In this review, we provide a descriptive analysis of the experience with
Abstract Infective endocarditis (IE) remains one of the most serious diseases with a high morbidity and mortality rate. Although the condition is more common
Abstract Hypertension is a serious chronic illness that affects more than a third of the world’s population. The high prevalence of hypertension coupled with its
Abstract Bell’s palsy is the most common mononeuropathy that causes acute unilateral facial paralysis or paresis. The condition peaks within 72 h and may be
Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease in North America, next to Alzheimer’s disease. Patients who suffer from PD typically
Abstract Current epidemiological data suggest that the prevalence of diabetes in Canada is increasing. Patients with poor glycemic control are more prone to oral manifestations
Abstract Objectives: Oral hairy leukoplakia (OHL) is caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and is often associated with HIV and other immunosuppressive conditions. It is rare
PDF Abstract Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is ubiquitous: over 90% of the adult population is infected with this virus. EBV is capable of infecting both B
Body Dr. Christopher McCulloch An article1 published in the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) reviews the latest contributions to dentistry’s understanding of the “oral health,
Body Jacob, October 2013 (photo: Rhonda McMaster) Like many who suffer from ectodermal dysplasia (ED), 14-month-old Jacob was initially diagnosed by his dentist. As the