Nitayanan JittawannaratTadchan Krongbarame2011-02-162011-02-162010-05-262010-05-26Chiang Mai Dental Journal; Vol. 31 No.1 2010; 33-45http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/130456Dentinal hypersensitivity is a common dental complaint which is characterized by short and sharp pain arising from exposed dentin in response to external stimuli. Dentinal hypersensitivity cannot be ascribed to any other forms of dental defects or diseases. This paper provides an overview of the current knowledge of epidemiology, diagnosis, etiology and clinical management of dentine hypersensitivity with emphasis on mechanism of action and clinical evidence for the efficacy of In-Office treatment to reduce dentine hypersensitivity.Keywords: Dentinal Hypersensitivity, In-Office Treatmenten-USChiang Mai Dental JournalReview Article