Objective: The article examines the objective, findings, and clinical context described in Rhinolith may hide intranasal ectopic tooth. Approach: Case: A 45-yea
Objective: To describe oral toxicities among patients with advanced cancer treated with TROP2- or HER2-directed antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Approach: Study
In a retrospective multicenter cohort of 207 patients with advanced cancer treated with TROP2- or HER2-directed ADCs, 22.7% developed at least 1 oral toxicity.
Oral mucositis was more common with TROP2-directed than HER2-directed ADCs (14.8% vs 5.4%), and adjusted odds were approximately 3 times higher with TROP2 therapy.
Dysgeusia and xerostomia were more common with HER2-directed ADCs, although differences between treatment groups were not statistically significant.
Topical corticosteroids did not improve existing mucositis or prevent new lesions, whereas 4 patients treated with oral cryotherapy had symptomatic improvement and fewer new ulcers.
The retrospective design, predominance of patients with breast cancer, and reliance on medical records may limit generalizability and have led to underreporting of oral toxicities.
Objective: To develop and specify a cross-organisational digital platform for shared oral health care planning between municipal home care and public dental ser
Objective: The article describes an OCR investigation into alleged delayed access to a patient’s protected health information and the resulting settlement with
HHS OCR resolved a HIPAA Privacy Rule investigation of Pennsylvania dental provider Linda L. Shen, doing business as Shen Smiles, P.C.
The investigation followed a complaint alleging that Shen Smiles delayed access to an individual’s protected health information despite multiple requests.
OCR found that Shen Smiles lacked required policies and procedures, including those addressing individuals’ access rights, and had not reasonably safeguarded PHI.
Shen Smiles said it could not provide access because a workforce member had stolen the records.
The parties settled on August 11, 2026, before an administrative hearing, and Shen Smiles agreed to pay OCR $140,000.
Objective: To investigate how implementation strategies interact with context and mechanisms to shape teledentistry implementation outcomes, including what work
Teledentistry uses information and communication technologies for services such as screening, triage, consultation, diagnosis, monitoring, referrals, and patient education.
Teledentistry can reduce patient waiting times and expenses, improve satisfaction, and support specialist consultation and collaboration among oral health care providers.
Implementation barriers include limited provider knowledge, patient awareness, training, and reimbursement, as well as digital divides, low digital health literacy, and unclear guidelines and legal fr
The review aims to characterize strategies promoting teledentistry adoption and examine their contexts, mechanisms, and implementation outcomes across dental care settings.
The authors conducted a realist review using Pawson and Tilley’s five-stage framework; its protocol was registered in PROSPERO and published in the International Journal of Qualitative Methods.
The study analyzed speech features from 2,928 Spanish-speaking participants, including healthy controls and various dementia phenotypes.
Speech age gaps (SAGs) were calculated, showing that healthy controls had lower gaps compared to dementia patients, particularly those with ldFTD and nldFTD.
Larger SAGs were linked to poorer performance in clinical and cognitive measures, with stronger associations observed in linguistic tasks.
SAGs correlated with neurodegeneration markers, including plasma p-Tau217, and showed positive associations with brain-age gaps.
The study's limitations included its cross-sectional design and the restriction to Latin American populations, affecting generalizability.
Objective: To investigate the short-term effects of different fluoride toothpaste formulations on total salivary calcium concentration following brushing. Appro
Objective: To establish the prevalence of dento-alveolar foci among patients with hip or knee periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) and compare clinical outcome
Objective: To report corrections made to the results section of a previous article regarding facilitators and barriers in global digital oral health. Approach:
Objective: To provide updated clinical practice guidelines for tobacco and nicotine dependence treatment in military service members and veterans. Approach: Gui
Objective: To explore how a close partner's presence affects homeostatic responses in adults and infants. Approach: Study Design: Three experiments involving 18
A study from Hebrew University found that partner presence reduced glycemic response by 14.6% and thermoregulatory responses to cold by 6.8% in adults.
Olfactory reference syndrome (ORS) causes patients to believe they emit offensive odors, leading to anxiety and impaired functioning, as shown in a case report.
Fluorescence-aided caries excavation (FACE) helps dentists identify infected dentin, preserving more healthy tissue compared to conventional methods.
Research on black tea polysaccharide BTPS3 indicates it may enhance gut health by increasing short-chain fatty acid production during fermentation.
The findings across various studies highlight the complex interactions between physiology, psychology, and microbiology in health.
Objective: To support expanded dental-care access for children with neurodevelopmental disorders through funding to health centers. Approach: Funding Allocation
Nearly half of the global population is affected by periodontal disease, with severe cases impacting over 1 billion people worldwide.
Scaling and root planing (SRP) is the gold-standard non-surgical treatment for periodontal disease, involving plaque removal and root surface smoothing.
Patient compliance is crucial for the success of SRP, necessitating accurate information about post-operative care and sensitivity.
AI-generated responses to dental queries, particularly regarding SRP, have not been adequately evaluated for clinical accuracy and reliability.
The study aims to assess the accuracy of responses from two AI models, Gemini 3 Flash and ChatGPT GPT-5.2, to frequently asked questions about SRP.
Objective: To announce the appointment of Dr. Jonathan E. Burke as the director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Approach:
The FDA has approved leniolisib (Joenja) for treating activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome in pediatric patients aged 4 to 11 years.
Leniolisib was initially approved for patients aged 12 years and older in 2023, targeting a rare genetic disorder affecting the immune system.
APDS can cause recurrent infections and enlargement of lymph nodes, tonsils, and spleen, potentially leading to airway and gastrointestinal obstruction.
Efficacy for older patients was demonstrated in a 12-week study showing reduced lymph node size and improved naïve B-cell counts with leniolisib.
Common adverse effects in younger patients include abdominal pain, respiratory infections, diarrhea, and headache; leniolisib is contraindicated in severe liver impairment.
An autonomous robotic osteotomy system may more accurately reproduce planned socket geometry for tooth autotransplantation than static guide-assisted preparation.
Robot-assisted preparation reduced mean apex deviation to 0.94 mm compared to 1.96 mm with static guide-assisted preparation.
The robotic approach showed significant advantages in angular deviation, with measurements of 1.86° versus 7.32° overall.
Overall preparation time was similar between techniques, approximately 759 seconds for robotic preparation and 833 seconds for static guidance.
The study suggests that robotic osteotomy may improve geometric fidelity and limit unnecessary material removal, especially in complex root anatomies.