Diagnosis of oral cancer at an early stage is a boon to the patient, as it can significantly affect the morbidity and mortality caused by oral cancer. There are several methods of oral cancer detection ranging of direct visual inspection…Read more »
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Minimally Invasive Oral Cancer Detection Methods
Minimally invasive methods of oral cancer detection can aid in early diagnosis and prompt treatment planning. Here are two methods which are minimal or non-invasive methods of oral cancer detection. Chemiluminescent Illumination – A minimally invasive method The term “chemiluminescence” refers to…Read more »
Staining Methods as Chairside Diagnostic Tool for Oral Cancer
Vital Staining Vital staining of the oral epithelium has been suggested as a means of surveillance in patients who are at risk of developing oral cancer. Stains used – Toluidine blue Methylene blue Lugol’s iodine Acetic acid Toluidine blue staining Simple,…Read more »
Patient Safety and Risk Management in Dental Setup
Patient safety and risk management is crucial aspect in dental practice. Occupational hazards come along with every procedures in medical/ dental clinical setup, but it’s the skill of the operator that can prevent or manage the mishap. Avoiding the mishap…Read more »
White Patches in Oral Cavity – Causes, Types and Management
White Patches – What are they ? White patches develop within the oral mucosa. The reasons can be trauma, infection, immune related disease or neoplasia. White patches usually manifest as painless, but discomfort can occur due to erosion or ulceration, particularly…Read more »
Halitosis – Reasons, Examination and Solutions Explained
What is Halitosis ? Halitosis in general means bad breath. It is also known as oral malodor. The term halitosis comes from the Latin word halitus, breath, and the Greek – osis, meaning abnormal condition. Reasons for Halitosis 1. Due…Read more »
DIDI – Dental Implant Diagnostic Index to Simplify Implant Dentistry
What is DIDI ? DIDI stands for Dental Implant Diagnostic Index, is a first of its kind tool invented by Professor Dr. Souheil Hussaini for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment planning during Implant Dentistry procedures. It is simple tool…Read more »
Dental Stains – Here’s What You Should Know
Tooth colour varies from pearl white to pale yellow. Any deviations from these colours is termed as dental stains or dental discolorations. Let us look into a few of the reasons for this clinical situation and ways to tackle it….Read more »
Dry Mouth – Why does mouth get dry ? Possible Reasons and Solutions
Dry mouth is a condition where production or secretion of saliva is reduced. It’s clinically termed as Xerostomia. It can be due to many reasons. Here is some information on dry mouth / xerostomia. Reasons for Dry mouth It can…Read more »
Saliva as a Diagnostic Tool in Dental and Oral Health
Saliva performs a multiplicity of roles within the oral cavity, and like many things in life, its importance is usually not appreciated until it is absent. The pursuit of timely, cost-effective, accurate, and non-invasive diagnostic methodologies is an endeavour of urgency…Read more »
