Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as a result of infections and inflammation of the gums. This can cause a lot of discomfort and, at its worst, can cause teeth to loosen and ...

What you need to know A 55 year old man presents to his general practitioner with a white patch on his tongue. He first noticed it about eight months ago with no change noted since then. It is not ...

Oral cancer is an important disease that is easily identified in a dental practice setting. This study shows that GDPs can easily detect relevant lesions using a simple systematic mucosal examination, ...

A neglected infection or untreated oral cancer can even be fatal. There are some universal ways to maintain your dental health, such as regularly visiting the dentist and regularly brushing and ...