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This Month’s Features
Preventing Oral Diseases With Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite
This overview presents clinical applications for hydroxyapatite in managing caries, erosion, periodontal disease and dentinal hypersensitivity.
Modern Perspectives on Endodontic Therapy
Craig A. Dunlap, DDS, from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry shares insights into the latest thinking in endodontic care.
Continuing Education
Full-Mouth Restoration of a Heavy Smoker With Diabetes
This clinical report presents a comprehensive look at the full-mouth restoration of a patient with failing dentition complicated by Type 2 diabetes and chronic tobacco use.
Marijuana Use and Concerns for Dental Providers
As more states legalize cannabis, oral health professionals should be prepared to manage its oral health effects.
Recognizing Eating Disorders in Dental Practice
Recognizing the signs of these issues and helping mitigate their impact on the oral cavity will support oral and systemic health.
Mitigating the Risks of Ultrasonic Aerosols
Multilevel infection control steps are needed to provide safe and effective care when using dental ultrasonic units.
Departments
Editor’s Note
Teeth Hold a Record of Life Events
According to an article in Scientific Reports by Cerrito and colleagues,1 life stresses can produce histologic changes in cementum. The team reached this conclusion after investigating teeth recovered from cadavers of individuals between 25 and 69 years old. The subjects were chosen because their medical and life histories were available for study. The authors determined [...]
At a Glance
New Twists in Restorative Materials
Recent years have witnessed exciting developments in dental restorative technologies, especially in the realms of composites and bioactive materials designed to streamline procedures and improve outcomes. Besides bioactive restoratives and cements formulated to prevent demineralization, promote remineralization, and stimulate dentin formation when used as a liner or pulp-capping agent, clinicians can now choose composites and [...]
Products and Services
7 Habits of Successful Implant Restorative Dentists
This short series will explore clinical considerations and techniques to ensure long-term success in dental implants restored with cemented appliances.
Innovative Whitening System Simplifies Tooth Bleaching
Available in both in-office and take-home kits, Colgate’s Optic White Professional teeth whitening system simplifies bleaching treatment for patients and providers.
Learn How to Dominate Full-Arch Case Production
Top implant clinicians will unite in Miami for The Closing Institute’s inaugural Full-Arch Growth Conference.
A listing of featured products.
Newsline + Industry Info
Discovery May Restrict Growth and Spread of Head and Neck Cancers
The discovery of a molecule that allows cancer stem cells to bypass natural immune defenses may lead to new approaches to prevent the growth and spread of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas. This finding from researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry could pave the way for more targeted treatments [...]
VOCO Aligns With TeamSmile to Promote Oral Health Among America’s Underserved Youth
VOCO America is proud to announce a new partnership with TeamSmile, a national nonprofit based in Kansas City, Missouri, that’s dedicated to the oral health of America’s underserved youth. VOCO has established an ongoing material sponsorship that includes donations of restorative and preventive materials, as well as a presence at local TeamSmile events in support [...]
Penn Partners With Woods to Care For Individuals With Disabilities
Expanding its outreach within the community, the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine has announced a new partnership with Woods Services to provide dental treatment for Woods’ patients and residents. Woods is a Pennsylvania- and New Jersey-based nonprofit that serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. Woods’ dental [...]
American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s Annual Conference Slated
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s (AAID) 2022 Annual Conference is no exception. This year’s meeting will be AAID’s biggest conference to date, with almost three times the educational offerings than previous years. Attendees at the event — scheduled at the Dallas Hilton Anatole September 21–24 — [...]
Large-Scale Study Shows Chewing Xylitol Gum Helps Reduce Preterm Births
While previous research has shown the salivary benefits of chewing xylitol gum in caries prevention, a new large-scale study also demonstrates it can help reduce preterm births, which the authors suggest is due, in part, to improvements in maternal periodontal health. Studying women in Malawi in southeast Africa — a country with one of the [...]
The Art of Dental Finance and Management
Podcast Hosted by Art Wiederman, CPA.