Oral Medicine, Anesthetics, and Oral-systemic Connection

Figure 1: COVID-19–positive patient with ulceration on tongue. This patient had many ulcerations in the mouth that healed after disease resolution.
Dec. 3, 2020
Research links COVID-19 with various oral manifestations that can negatively affect oral health. Dr. Scott Froum reviews five of the most common conditions to watch for in your...
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Charlieaja Dreamstime Vitamin D3 Sunshine
Nov. 3, 2020
Dr. Scott Froum examines the latest research on vitamin D levels in COVID-19–positive patients. As we enter the winter months, what effects do vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency...
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Oct. 5, 2020
Dr. Scott Froum looks at xerostomia and its causes. While there is much study to be done on the effect COVID-19 has on salivary flow, stress and anxiety can precipitate issues...
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Oct. 5, 2020
Drs. Scott Froum and Alisa Neymark walk through a restorative case study of a patient with Sjögren's syndrome. Careful treatment and coordination are a must when an autoimmune...
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Dan Van Den Broeke Dreamstime N95 Respirator Mask
Sept. 1, 2020
Dr. Scott Froum examines results from a new study that looked at four decontamination methods on N95 respirator mask filter fabric that had been exposed to SARS-CoV-2.