Background/Objectives: Oral cancer, the sixth most common cancer worldwide, is linked to smoke, alcohol, and HPV. This scoping analysis summarized early-onset oral cancer diagnosis applications to address a gap. Methods: A scoping review identified, selected, and synthesized AI-based oral cancer diagnosis, screening, and prognosis literature. The review verified study quality and relevance using frameworks and inclusion criteria. A full search included keywords, MeSH phrases, and Pubmed. Oral cancer AI applications were tested through data extraction and synthesis. Results: AI outperforms traditional oral cancer screening, analysis, and prediction approaches. Medical pictures can be used to diagnose oral cancer with convolutional neural networks. Smartphone and AI-enabled telemedicine make screening affordable and accessible in resource-constrained areas. AI methods predict oral cancer risk using patient data. AI can also arrange treatment using histopathology images and address data heterogeneity, restricted longitudinal research, clinical practice inclusion, and ethical and legal difficulties. Future potential includes uniform standards, long-term investigations, ethical and regulatory frameworks, and healthcare professional training. Conclusions: AI may transform oral cancer diagnosis and treatment. It can develop early detection, risk modelling, imaging phenotypic change, and prognosis. AI approaches should be standardized, tested longitudinally, and ethical and practical issues related to real-world deployment should be addressed.

Background: Intraoral adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) arising from minor salivary glands (MSG) is a rare malignancy associated with delayed diagnosis and unfavorable outcomes. This study aimed to comprehensively review ACC of MSGs, focusing on clinical characteristics, imaging modalities, treatment approaches, and long-term outcomes. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, and MEDLINE databases to identify relevant articles reporting cases of ACC of MSGs between January 1997 and March 2023. The study was registered in PROSPERO (ID: CRD42023449478). A total of 10 studies that met the inclusion criteria were selected for critical review. In total, 902 patients were diagnosed with ACC of MSGs with an age range of 44.3 to 63 years, and an average age of 56.6 years. The female to male ratio ranges from 1:1 to 2.4:1. Regarding the primary site of ACC, the palate was the most common location, accounting for 30.5% to 83.3%, followed by the buccal mucosa, floor of the mouth, and lip and the retromolar area. For histology, the solid mass pattern was the most prevalent, seen in 95.2% of patients, followed by the cribriform pattern. Regarding treatment modalities, surgery was the most common approach, applied in 76.3% of cases, with a combination of surgery and radiotherapy used in 29.0% of cases. A smaller fraction, 3.2%, received a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, and 8.3% underwent radiotherapy alone. Local recurrence rates varied between 1% and 28.5%, and distant metastasis occurred in 18.2% to 33.3% of cases, predominantly to lymph nodes (14.5%). An analysis of overall survival across various stages and patient numbers indicated a 5-year survival rate of 68.0%. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for physicians in making treatment decisions and emphasize the need for ongoing research and collaborative clinical efforts to improve the management and outcomes of this challenging disease. Conclusion: ACC of MSGs is a multifaceted condition typically manifesting as asymptomatic enlargement and ulceration. This disease is marked by distinct histopathological patterns and perineural invasion (PNI). Recognizing these distinctive aspects is key in shaping the treatment plan, which can range from surgical procedures to radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and evolving targeted treatments. Continuous research and collaborative clinical efforts remain critical for ongoing progress in the treatment and management of this challenging condition.

Adolescence and early adulthood are recognized as the most vulnerable periods for smoking initiation in India. This is likely due to the increased freedom that young adults have to experiment with different identities and behaviors. To explore the background of smoking initiation, understand the motivators and barriers to quitting smoking, and assess university students' perceptions and knowledge of Tobacco Cessation Centers (TCCs). Using a combination of snowball and purposive sampling, 20 university students were selected for face-to-face semi-structured interviews. Data collection continued until theoretical saturation was reached, and a thematic framework was applied for data analysis. Qualitative analysis revealed that smoking typically begins in school, driven by peer pressure, socialization, family influence, and stress relief. While many students express a desire to quit for health, financial, and cosmetic reasons, they face challenges due to easy access to cigarettes, peer pressure, nicotine addiction, and the habit of using smoking as a stress reliever. Awareness of Tobacco Cessation Centers among students is limited, with most preferring cost-effective or free services. The results emphasize the significant impact of peer influence on students, indicating a need for group interventions. Incorporating stress reduction techniques into tobacco cessation programs is crucial for those who use smoking as a means of stress relief. Additionally, raising awareness about Tobacco Cessation Centers in college settings is essential. Healthcare professionals developing smoking prevention programs should consider adolescents' perspectives, addressing both health consequences and social factors to enhance the programme effectiveness.

This study aimed to compare condylar bony pathology in patients with and without temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) using orthopantomography at Ajman University dental clinics between 2017 and 2021. Patient data from the Ajman University archives were collected after obtaining ethical approval. OPG (orthopantomogram) views were evaluated for potential TMJ pathology. Three independent observers underwent calibration and image analysis, with their agreement level calculated using Kappa statistics (score 0.781). Condylar changes were coded from 0 to 6. Statistical tests such as the Mann–Whitney Test, Kruskal–Wallis test, Spearman’s correlation, and logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the data. The inter-examiner reliability for OPG was 0.903, and intra-examiner reliability was 0.908. The most common condylar bony changes observed in OPG views were flattening and osteophyte. Female participants had a higher prevalence of all bony changes. Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) can manifest with symptomatic and detectable bony changes in OPG views. The prevalence of temporomandibular disorder appeared similar between genders, but differences were observed regarding the number of teeth lost, with unilateral tooth loss being more common. Interestingly, bruxism did not seem to significantly impact of temporomandibular disorder patients.

Oral lichenoid lesions (OLLs) can mimic oral lichen planus but are often linked to contact with dental amalgam. Replacement with biocompatible materials has been associated with lesion resolution, yet prior evidence lacked quantitative synthesis. Following PRISMA 2020 (PROSPERO: CRDXXXXXXXXXX2), eight databases (1986–2024) were searched for adult in vivo studies reporting OLL resolution after amalgam replacement. Two reviewers independently screened, extracted data, and assessed bias (ROBINS-I, Newcastle–Ottawa Scale, JBI). Random-effects meta-analysis estimated pooled odds ratios (OR) for clinical resolution; certainty was graded with GRADE. Of 2368 records, 35 studies were qualitatively synthesized and 11 entered meta-analysis (N = 365). Amalgam was replaced with glass ionomer, ceramics, composite resin, or gold alloys. Replacement markedly increased odds of lesion resolution (OR = 122.18; 95 % CI: 55.64–268.26; p < 0.001) with moderate heterogeneity (I² = 42 %). Risk of bias across observational studies was generally low to moderate. Funnel-plot asymmetry and Egger's test (p < 0.001) suggested publication bias; overall certainty was moderate. Subgroup analyses indicated greater benefit when lesions had direct amalgam contact, when patch testing was positive, and when ceramics or gold were used. Sensitivity analyses supported strength of the primary findings. Amalgam replacement was linked with substantially higher odds of OLL resolution. However, between-study heterogeneity and indications of publication bias temper confidence in the pooled effect. Confirmatory, prospective, registered studies with standardized diagnostic criteria, outcome definitions, and material categories are needed to refine effect size estimates and strengthen certainty.