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This Month’s Features
10 Steps to Rubber Dam Isolation in Restorative Therapy
Not limited to endodontics, dental dams also offer clinical advantages in restorative dental treatment.
Fixed Retention in Orthodontics
Clinicians have many options when choosing and customizing fixed retention devices in orthodontics.
Digital Workflow for Occlusal Guards
Digital technologies that allow the in-office design and fabrication of occlusal guards can reduce chairtime and fabrication time, thus improving the patient and provider experience.
Semantics of Dental Terminology
Oral health professionals should consider using language that facilitates better management of chronic oral diseases.
Continuing Education
Maintenance for Implants Based On Diagnostic Categories
A patient-specific maintenance regimen plays a pivotal role in the success of the dental implant process.
Clinical Considerations for Delivery of Immediate Dentures
An exploration of the advantages of immediate dentures compared to conventional complete denture treatment.
Avoiding Complications During the Restorative Phase of Implant Dentistry
As part of the dental implant process, these restorative strategies will help eliminate complications and peri-implant disease.
Managing Measles in the Dental Setting
With the increasing incidence of measles in the United States, dental professionals should be able to recognize this disease and understand the related oral health considerations.
Departments
Editor’s Note
Superbugs and Antibiotic Drug Development
There is a new type of antibiotic resistance, and it comes from an unexpected source.
At a Glance
Research Reveals Underreporting in Health Histories
Evidence continues to mount that oral health is a key component of overall health, but without access to patients’ medical records, dentists must rely on patients to accurately share their health histories.
Products and Services
November / December 2019 Marketplace
A listing of featured products.
VOCO’s Admira Fusion x-tra Combines Optimal Physical Properties with Universal Shade Matching
Omni-chromatic nano-ORMOCER restorative simplifies shading.
Newsline + Industry Info
New Reference Values Announced For Developing Dentition
Children’s teeth don’t develop along the traditionally accepted timeline, according to a study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
National Campaign Launched to Reduce Dental Opioid Misuse
The Medicaid|Medicare|CHIP Services Dental Association, a nonprofit that advocates for quality oral health care for Medicaid, Medicare and Children’s Health Insurance Program beneficiaries, has launched a campaign aimed at reducing opioid use for postsurgical dental pain management.
Sociodemographic Disparities Noted In Oral Cancer Screening Rates
Dental professionals play an important role in identifying oral and oropharyngeal cancer through oral cancer screenings, as early detection significantly improves patient survival rates.