Learning Objectives

• Define and discuss why dentine hypersensitivity is a short, sharp pain arising from exposed dentine in response to stimuli, which cannot be ascribed to any other form of dental defect or pathology.
• Explore diagnostic pathways for providing patients with dentine hypersensitivity useful information as to how to improve oral health-related quality of life 
• Discuss management approaches with a focus on the role of home care on improving dentine hypersensitivity.