This was an in vitro study that aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of the propolis extract caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) on four different oral microorganisms. Seven different concentrations of CAPE (0.2, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, and 4 mg/mL) for use against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus oralis, and Streptococcus salivarius were determined using minimum inhibition concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), broth microdilution, and well diffusion tests over 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 h, while NaF at 0.05 percent was used as a positive control. Staphylococcus aureus was most affected by CAPE’s inhibitory effect on bacterial growth, whereas S. mutans was the least affected. S. mutans and S. oralis had similar CAPE MIC and MBC values of 1 mg/mL and 1.5 mg/mL, respectively. The most resistant bacteria to CAPE were S. salivarius and S. aureus, with MIC and MBC values of 3 mg/mL and 4 mg/mL, respectively. S. oralis, followed by S. salivarius, S. mutans, and S. aureus, had the highest viable count following exposure to CAPE’s MBC values, while S. aureus had the lowest. The current results of the inhibitory effect of CAPE on bacterial growth are promising, and the values of both CAPE MBC and MIC against the related four cariogenic bacterial organisms are significant. CAPE can be employed as an adjunct dental hygiene substance for maintaining good oral hygiene, and has a potential therapeutic effect in the field of oral health care.

Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a rare disorder that appears differently in clinical cases and can present with a variety of combinations and severities of abnormalities that can involve a variety of tissues. The disease might appear clinically as hypotrichosis, hypohidrosis, or hypodontia, among other clinical manifestations. The patient, a five-year-old boy, was seen at the Taibah University Dental Clinic and was diagnosed with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia type 1 based on clinical radiographic and genetic findings. Although there is no base data for reporting this case, the present case presentation could alert dental practitioners and expand scientific database knowledge on the dental and/or oral characteristics of this abnormality.

Xerostomia is a common condition with significant effects on oral health and quality of life. Patients frequently seek health information online; however, the quality and reliability of such information remain questionable. This study aimed to evaluate the quality, reliability, and readability of patient-oriented information about xerostomia available on different websites. A systematic search was conducted using Google, Bing, and Yahoo with the terms 'dry mouth' and 'xerostomia'. Eligible websites were evaluated for source type and assessed using the Journal of the American Medical Association benchmarks, Health on the Net criteria, and the DISCERN instrument. Readability was measured using the Simple Measure of Gobbledygook and Flesch Reading Ease Score. A total of 203 websites were analysed. Nonprofit organizations were the most frequent source (45.8%), followed by dental/medical centres (36.9%), commercial sites (12.3%), and governmental/university sources (4.9%). The median DISCERN score indicated medium quality (3.5). Readability was high across all sites (median Flesch Reading Ease Score: 94.75; Simple Measure of Gobbledygook: 3.2), with no significant differences except in word and sentence counts. Nonprofit websites scored the highest for reliability and quality according to DISCERN and Journal of the American Medical Association criteria. Online information about xerostomia is generally highly readable but varies in quality and reliability. Nonprofit websites provided the most trustworthy and comprehensive resources, while governmental and university-affiliated websites were underrepresented. Given the variety in the quality and readability of online material about xerostomia, enhancing the reliability of web-based health resources necessitates a collaborative effort by healthcare providers. Encouraging website developers and organizations to use standardized evaluation tools to assure the accuracy and accessibility of online content can improve patient education and help informed decision-making and enhance digital health literacy.

Background and Clinical Significance: Large extensive intraoral dental swelling is uncommon in adults, and we report a rare case of large exophytic oral granulomatous tissue. A complete explanation of diagnostic steps and surgical treatments is addressed, as well as a thorough review of the literature, and a discussion of this interesting case is provided to underline the need for recognition of these vascular pyogenic proliferative lesions and discuss proper management based on the underlying cause. Case Presentation: A 21-year-old Afghan female patient who presented with an extensive intraoral pale red, friable lesion that bled easily. It was 15 × 15 mm in size related to the lower second molar, and interfered with occlusion and extended to cover the buccal and lingual surfaces of adjacent teeth. Conclusions: The presentation of this rare large reactive vascular proliferative condition of oral posterior gingiva, contribute to a better understanding and the growing body of evidence on the PG. The findings emphasize the importance of early intervention tailored to the patient’s age, lesion location, and underlying causes and patient education to prevent extensive dental tissue destruction.

Background and Clinical Significance: Palatal swellings may originate from various pathological disorders. These swellings may include congenital or acquired factors. The posterior hard palate, which contains many minor salivary glands, is a common site for such swellings. Case Presentation: We present a rare case of intraoral palatal myoepithelioma in a 45-year-old Egyptian male with a significant history of smoking. Detailed clinical, radiographic, and operative findings are discussed alongside histopathological evaluation, surgical management, and postoperative outcomes. This case highlights the importance of considering myoepithelioma lesions in the differential diagnosis of posterior palatal swelling. Conclusions: Palatal myoepithelioma is a rare but important benign salivary gland tumor that may resemble multiple other intraoral lesions. A complete clinical, radiographic, and histological investigation is required for a definitive diagnosis. Complete surgical excision achieved a favorable outcome. Increased awareness and reporting of this unusual pathology are critical for deepening knowledge and guiding clinical decisions.