Many health conditions can affect both the skin and the mucous membranes, the lining inside the mouth, lips, eyes, and other areas. These are known as mucocutaneous diseases. Some cause…

When most people hear the word “tumor,” they think of something dangerous. But in dentistry and oral medicine, many tumors are benign, meaning they are not cancer. These growths develop…

Most people have never heard the words “odontogenic tumor” — and understandably so. These tumors are uncommon, usually non-cancerous, and come from the same tissues that help form our teeth.…