A peer-reviewed journal that offers evidence-based clinical information and continuing education for dentists.

Author

Maria Emanuel Ryan, DDS, PhD

Maria Emanuel Ryan, DDS, PhD, is executive vice president and chief clinical officer at Colgate-Palmolive and an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. She chairs the American Dental Association/Forsyth Institute Board of Directors and serves as a Barnard College Trustee. Ryan also advises numerous scientific, medical, and academic boards.

Clinical Insights

Can Arginine Help Turn the Tide on Global Caries?

Mar 30, 2026

Emerging evidence suggests arginine, alone and alongside fluoride, may offer a powerful new strategy to reduce caries worldwide.

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Chemotherapeutics in the Treatment of Periodontal Disease

Apr 11, 2018

The use of these adjunctive therapies can enhance the outcome of traditional management strategies.

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New findings suggest that clearer, more direct lan

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The dual-scan protocol takes the guesswork out of

Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of predictab

Two new oral health roles are making headlines, bu