The April 1999 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association offers a variety of articles relating to aspects of the specialty of oral pathology.

Snapshots in Oral Pathology
An introduction to the issue.
By Raymond J. Melrose, DDS

Periapical Diseases: Spectrum and Differentiating Features
The variety of diseases that may present in periapical tissues is reviewed.
By Joseph A. Regezi, DDS, MS

The Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Nonspecific Mucosal Lesions
The identification and treatment of chronic lichenoid or leukoplakic oral mucosal lesions is outlined.
By Mark L. Bernstein, DDS


Proliferative Verrucous Leukoplakia: Report of Two Cases and a Discussion of Clinicopathology
Two cases of PVL are reported, the clinicopathology of the disease process are discussed, and the therapeutic and etiologic considerations are presented.
By Robert O. Greer, DDS, ScD;
John D. McDowell, DDS, MS;
and George Hoernig, HT


Oral Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease
Common oral lesions that develop as a result of gastrointestinal disease are discussed.
By Janice P. Handlers, DDS


Prevention and Detection of Lip Cancer -- The Dentist's Role
Contributory causes, preventive measures, and treatment of premalignant and malignant lip lesions are discussed.
By George E. Kaugars, DDS;
Louis M. Abbey, DMD, MS;
Dennis G. Page, DDS, MS;
John A. Svirsky, DDS, MEd;
James C. Burns, DDS, MEd, PhD;
and Todd Pillion, BA


When the President Vanished
A fascinating story of oral cancer, presidential politics, and subterfuge is presented.
By John B. Moses, MD, and Wilbur Cross


The Editor/
Our Day in Court
By Jack F. Conley, DDS

Impressions/
Internet Becomes Part of Supplying's New Order
By David G. Jones

Clinical Update
Dental Treatment and Bacterial Endocarditis
By Thomas J. Pallasch, DDS

Dr. Bob/
Weirdos Need Not Apply
By Robert E. Horseman, DDS