Hello, clinicians!

In health care, we are trying to distance ourselves from prescribing antibiotics, as our population is developing real issues with antibiotic resistance. What if there was an alternative? Bacteriocins are a naturally occurring peptide that you should familiarize yourself with. Learn more below.

Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH
Editorial Director

In this issue:

🧫 Bacteriocins: A creative alternative to traditional antibiotics

🔍 The "harmless-looking" white lip lesion that got ignored

🌵 Clinical Tips: Periodontal desiccation

CE course: Recognizing polysubstance abuse in dental patients