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OU Researcher Earns Grant to Seek Longer-Lasting Dental Composite

May 22, 2019 0

Sharukh S. Khajotia, BDS, PhD, associate dean for research at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City …

ADA to Host Elder Care Symposium

May 20, 2019 0

Low-Income, Minority Families More Likely to Report Negative Experiences at Dentist

May 18, 2019 0

Immune System Plays Role in Caries and Restoration Breakdown

May 16, 2019 0

Update on Dental Topical Anesthetics

May 9, 2019 0

Professional familiarity with new dental topical anesthetic agents is a key element of safe, effective and comfortable care.

Evidence for Mouthrinses as Adjunctive Therapy

May 9, 2019 0

The individualized recommendation of therapeutic mouthrinses as adjunct tools can lead to better oral health.

Managing Severe Delayed Cutaneous Allergic Drug Reactions

May 9, 2019 0

Consisting of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis and other conditions, these rare but potentially life-threatening drug reactions require prompt intervention.

Treating Dental Patients With Special Needs and Complex Medical Histories

May 9, 2019 0

Preparing dental teams and clinics for the provision of special care dentistry can help improve the oral and systemic health of this patient …

Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Periodontics And Implantology

May 9, 2019 0

Mark E. Glover, DDS, MSD, shares perspective on the role of cone beam computed tomography in periodontal and dental implant treatment.

Role of Medication in Osseointegration of Dental Implants

May 9, 2019 0

As part of risk assessment in implant treatment, clinicians should consider how medications affect osseointegration.

Applications for 3D Printing in Dentistry

May 9, 2019 0

Capable of rendering a wide range of oral appliances, models and more, three-dimensional printing is poised to take off in dentistry. Posthodontist and lab owner C. Edgar Davila, DDS, MS, CDT, FACP, lends insights into the clinical capabilities of additive technology.