Tubarial salivary gland in dentistry: A review

The tubarial salivary glands, identified in 2020 as paired mucous gland clusters located near the torus tubarius in the nasopharynx, have introduced new perspectives in salivary anatomy and oral health. Their clinical importance extends to radiology, oncology, dentistry and systemic disease involvement. Therefore, it is of interest to review current evidence on their anatomical features, imaging characteristics and clinical implications in dentistry, particularly in xerostomia, dysphagia and head-neck radiotherapy. Thus, we show that tubarial glands are relevant organs-at-risk in radiotherapy, potential sites of neoplastic change and participants in autoimmune conditions, underscoring their importance in dental practice.