Papillary Lesions of the Oral Cavity: Relationship to Human Papillomaviruses
This article looks at the human papillomaviruses and their ability to induce proliferative changes in cells that result in both benign and malignant tumors.
Lewis Roy Eversole, DDS, MSD, MA

The Bullous Desquamative Lesions of Oral Mucosa
This overview looks at the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of the most common of the bullous/desquamative diseases that affect the mouth.
Sol Silverman, Jr., MA, DDS

Xerostomia -- Clinical Evaluation and Treatment in General Practice
This paper will help the general practitioner determining the cause of a patient’s xerostomia, estimate the severity of associated salivary function, and initiate appropriate treatment.
Troy E. Daniels, DDS, MS, and Ava J. Wu, DDS

Candidiasis: Pathogenesis, Clinical Characteristics, and Treatment
This review discusses the pathogenesis of candidiasis, the clinical characteristics of oral infection, local and systemic factors that predispose to infection, and treatment.
Stanton S. Appleton, DDS, MPH, MSD

Focal, Flat Pigmentations of the Oral Mucosa: A Clinical Approach to the Differential Diagnosis
This article will assist the clinician in establishing a clinical approach to the diagnosis of focal, flat pigmentations of the oral mucosa.
William M. Carpenter, DDS, MS, and Mitchell Rudd, DDS

Diet Drugs and Cardiac Valvulopathy: A Survey of Dental Patients
This study surveyed more than 1,300 dental patients and determined the prevalence of patients taking diet drugs and the percentage required to take antimicrobial endocarditis prophylaxis.
Richard Rudin, DDS, MA, and William Carpenter, DDS, MS