Comparison Between the Conventional and Electronic Smoking Effects on Periodontal Health-A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objectives: To compare the adverse effect of e-cigarettes and conventional cigarette smoking on periodontal health.

Materials And Methods: Sixty participants were split into two groups of 30 each (Group A-traditional cigarettes and Group B-e-cigarette smokers). Socio-demographic data, smoking, and oral health status were gathered using a self-administered questionnaire.

Knowledge of Dental Students and Practitioners About Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in the Central Region of Saudi Arabia.

Background: Bisphosphonates (BPs) are often used in treating benign and malignant disorders. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a significant problem that arises from the long-term use of BPs.

Objective: In this study, we assessed the knowledge of students and dentists about MRONJ in the central region of Saudi Arabia.