General Dentistry is the award-winning, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry. Published bimonthly, General Dentistry features clinical articles spanning the breadth of topics relevant to general dentists, including unique diagnostic case reports, novel solutions to common treatment dilemmas, evidence-based best practices, and the science to help you choose the best materials, technology and procedures for your patients and your practice.
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Departments
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Editorial Reflecting on the cycles of life and practice
Timothy F. KosinskiFull Article (PDF)
2025 March/April; 73(2):5.
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Pharmacology Glucometers: a primer for the general dentist
Mark DonaldsonFull Article (PDF)
Jason H. Goodchild
2025 March/April; 73(2):6-10.
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2024 Reviewers 2025 March/April; 73(2):75-77.
Full Article (PDF)
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Oral Diagnosis Ovoid radiopacity and Palatal swelling
Tanya M. GibsonFull Article (PDF)
2025 March/April; 73(2):78,80.
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Self-Instruction Answers Exercises No. GD524, GD525, and GD526
2025 March/April; 73(2):79.Full Article (PDF)
Clinical Articles
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SELF-INSTRUCTION
Implants Implant treatment planning using digital custom abutments
Carsen McDanielFull Article (PDF)
Andrew S. Ryser
Steven E. Handel
Jennifer V. Sabol
Thomas M. Johnson
Ideal implant positioning sets up the implant for long-term biologic and prosthetic success. This article describes a novel technique for digital planning to ensure ideal implant positioning and to determine if adjunct treatment is needed prior to implant placement.
2025 March/April; 73(2):12-15.
Self-Instruction Exercise No. GD542 -
SELF-INSTRUCTION
Special Patient Care Orofacial radiographic manifestations in patients with sickle cell disease
Hussain DashtiFull Article (PDF)
Saja A. Alramadhan
Menther Abdulrahim
Devipriya Sundaram
Aref Ghayyath Alawadhi
Mariam Baghdady
Orofacial radiographic features of patients with sickle cell disease were compared with those of age- and sex-matched healthy individuals. Patients in the study group exhibited generalized osteopenia, enlarged medullary spaces, thinning of the inferior border of the mandible, and radiopaque lesions significantly more frequently than healthy individuals, suggesting that orofacial imaging can identify signs of osteoporosis in patients with sickle cell disease.
2025 March/April; 73(2):17-22.
Self-Instruction Exercise No. GD543 -
SELF-INSTRUCTION
Basic Science Knowledge of pregnant women and healthcare professionals regarding oral health during pregnancy: a data mining analysis
Mayara da Costa MottaFull Article (PDF)
Marcia Barcelos Gomes
Mariana Leonel Martins
Andréa Fonseca-Gonçalves
A data mining analysis of the literature was performed to evaluate the knowledge of oral health during pregnancy among pregnant women and healthcare professionals. Knowledge was generally low; the main factors associated were education level for pregnant women and practice duration for healthcare professionals. Interventional studies showed that knowledge increased with oral health education.
2025 March/April; 73(2):24-33.
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Orofacial Pain Pathophysiology of referred pain in dentistry: a case report
Wilson Daniel Bravo TorresFull Article (PDF)
Danny Alexander Abril Pesántez
Alex Raúl Zhinin González
A 42-year-old woman reported chronic pain in her left temporomandibular joint, limited mouth opening, anxiety, and difficulty in sleeping. Cone beam computed tomography revealed impacted maxillary third molars and hypertrophy of the nasal turbinates. Infiltration anesthesia completely eliminated the pain, indicating that the patient was experiencing referred pain. Additional research is needed to better understand the mechanisms of referred pain and contributory psychological factors.
2025 March/April; 73(2):35-38.
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Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology Atypical character of oral mucosal lesions in a patient with AIDS and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
Temitope T. OmolehinwaFull Article (PDF)
Naser Alkandari
Faizan Alawi
Miriam R. Robbins
This case report describes the co-occurrence of an atypical presentation of gingival papillary hyperplasia and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma in a patient with HIV, highlighting the role of dentists in the multidisciplinary management of patients with HIV.
2025 March/April; 73(2):39-44.
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Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology Secondary syphilis of the floor of the mouth masquerading as squamous cell carcinoma: a case report
Zaid H. KhouryFull Article (PDF)
John K. Brooks
Shevonne A. Chude
Kathleen M. Beckum
Ahmed S. Sultan
Within the last decade, the number of patients with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has markedly increased in all age groups. However, clinicians may not always consider the inclusion of STIs in their differential diagnosis for older adults. To heighten awareness of secondary syphilis in this subpopulation, this article discusses an unusual case of a deeply ulcerated syphilitic lesion along the floor of the mouth that mimicked a malignancy.
2025 March/April; 73(2):46-49.
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Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology An unusual presentation of a traumatic bone cyst: a mixed-density variant in the mandibular ramus
Archna NagpalFull Article (PDF)
Rama Zouabi
Aditya Tadinada
The present report describes an exceptional case of a traumatic bone cyst that displayed a mixed radiolucency and was located in the mandibular ramus. This case is a reminder that traumatic bone cyst should be considered in the differential diagnosis for mixed lesions, particularly because the treatment for traumatic bone cyst is much more conservative than that for many other lesions with similar appearance.
2025 March/April; 73(2):50-55.
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Restorative Dentistry Hybrid CAD/CAM workflow for diastema closure using a minimal intervention technique: a case report
Abidiel Silva GuimarãesFull Article (PDF)
Thaís Silva Mendonça
Gustavo Adolfo Martins Mendes
Gustavo Mendonça
Cássia Maria Fischer Rubira
Lawrence Gonzaga Lopes
This case report outlines the procedural sequence used for anterior diastema closure via laminated lithium disilicate veneers fabricated with a CAD/CAM system. The inclusion of provisional printed veneers in the planning process enabled minimal enamel removal for the placement of thin laminated veneers, successfully restoring the esthetic harmony of the patient’s smile.
2025 March/April; 73(2):56-60.
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Periodontics Diagnosis and treatment of cemental tear: a case series
Reji MathewFull Article (PDF)
Valeria Estrella
Jingyuan Fan
Cemental tear, characterized by the separation of cementum from the root surface of a tooth, is commonly observed in patients with localized periodontitis. Accurate diagnosis of cemental tear through advanced imaging techniques, particularly CBCT, and timely intervention are essential for preventing periodontal tissue damage, enhancing treatment effectiveness, and improving tooth survival rates.
2025 March/April; 73(2):61-69.
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Removable Prosthodontics Mucocompressive impression technique for alveolar ridges with flabby tissues: a case report
Edgar D. GarciaFull Article (PDF)
Juan P. Del Valle
Courtney S. Babb
Mario F. Romero
Fabrication of complete dentures for alveolar ridges with flabby tissues can be challenging. This article illustrates a mucocompressive impression technique that posteriorly displaces the flabby tissue to capture its shape and position in a more functional state, thereby enhancing denture stability.
2025 March/April; 73(2):70-74.
