A Comparative Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy of Topical Amlexanox and Triamcinolone Acetonide in Oral Lichen Planus.

Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic mucocutaneous disease affecting the general population, with its exact etiology remaining unknown. This condition is characterized by T-cell mediated autoimmunity wherein auto-cytotoxic CD8+ T cells precipitate basal cell apoptosis in the oral epithelium. Conventionally, corticosteroids have been the mainstay of treatment for OLP, necessitating the exploration of alternatives to mitigate long-term corticosteroid-related adverse effects.

Knowledge and Preparedness of Dentists in Response to Bioterrorism.

Introduction: In the current climate of heightened terrorist activity, the deliberate release or threat of biological agents like viruses, bacteria, fungi, or their toxins to induce sickness or death among civilians has become a genuine possibility. The most crucial action during a bioterrorist strike is early warning. The possibility of such an occurrence in dental setting is underestimated.