The June issue of the CDA Journal covers oral pathology.

The Diagnosis and Management of Patients With a Dry, Burning, or Painful Mouth
An introduction to the issue.
Raymond J. Melrose, DDS

The Burning Mouth
Burning mouth syndrome is an idiopathic pain disorder that appears to be neuropathic in origin. Thoughts on management of secondary and particularly primary burning mouth syndrome are discussed.
John S. McDonald, DDS, MS

Diagnosis and Management of Oral Lichen Planus
Oral lichen planus is a relatively common mucosal autoimmune disease that may be initially detected and diagnosed in the dental office. Treatment strategies for the symptomatic patient are discussed.
John R. Kalmar, DMD, PhD

Diagnosis and Management of Oral Lichenoid Reactions
This paper discusses the more common lichenoid reactions seen in clinical practice and reviews the diagnosis and management of these conditions.
John Wright, DDS, MS

Dental Management of Xerostomia — Opportunity, Expertise, Obligation
Xerostomia is a common oral problem that often goes undiagnosed and, therefore, unmanaged.
This article presents a practical approach to diagnosis and management of xerostomia and its complications.
Cynthia L. Kleinegger, DDS, MS

The Editor/
Win-Win-Win
By Alan L. Felsenfeld, DDS

Impressions/

Dr. Bob/
Open Wide: Here Comes IntelliDrug
By Robert E. Horseman, DDS

Letter to the Editor/
Articaine versus Lidocaine: The Author Responds

Continuing Education Courses/
CE Listings: July - December 2007