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The current pandemic has made the wearing of masks a
“necessary, if not life-saving, evil”. However, masks have
been admired and worn throughout the world for centuries
and play an integral part of many activities including
customary rituals, cultural events, battles, entertainment,
and for protection. They may hide identities, reveal certain
personality traits, suggest moods, or act as a barrier
between the wearer and the outside world. Masks and
mask making has a striking number of similarities to
dentistry, and so it seemed fitting to dedicate this year’s
cover pages to various types of masks.