Prevent Peri-Implant Mucositis

Taking an individualized approach to prevention and therapy can improve outcomes when treating this precursor to peri-implantitis. By Leena Palomo, DDS, MSD, Christine DeBaz, BA, Lisa Lang, BSDH, DDS, MS, MBA

Etiology and Management of White Spot Lesions

Determining the cause of these lesions is essential to successful treatment and esthetic improvement. By Abdullah AlShehri, BDS, So Ran Kwon, DDS, MS, PhD, MS

Oral Biofilm’s Role in Disease Pathogenesis

Understanding biofilm-associated diseases is key to successful prevention, diagnosis and treatment. By Timothy L. Violante, DDS, MS, Abhiram Maddi, DDS, PhD

Treating Tipped and Ectopically Positioned Molars

Clinical approaches to uprighting malpositioned permanent molars. By Ricky E. Harrell, DMD, MA

Diabetes in Dental Practice

Dental team members must demonstrate an understanding of glycemic monitoring and management to best serve patients with this common chronic disease. By Colleen M. Olson, RDH, Brian L. Mealey, DDS, MS

Oral Health Maintenance for Patients With Breast Cancer

Helping patients with breast cancer maintain optimal oral health is a key component in the overall continuum of care. By Susan Taichman, RDH, MPH, PhD, David Tindle, DDS, MS

Clinical Approaches to Treating Children With Autism

A variety of strategies can be employed to successfully treat this patient population. By Travis Nelson, DDS, MSD, MPH, Jessica De Bord, DDS, MSD, MA

Diagnosing Developmental Tooth Anomalies

Early diagnosis of these morphological variations may help improve esthetic and functional treatment outcomes. By Mark A. Weiskircher, DMD, Col, USAF, DC, Shawneen M. Gonzalez, DDS, MS, Mitzi J. Palazzolo, DDS, MS, Maj, USAF, DC

Are We Removing Too Many Teeth?

As dentists have gained confidence with the long-term success of implants, the use of these devices has increased. By Thomas G. Wilson Jr., DDS

Dental Implants Rank as Top Growth Category

Dentists are responding by adding implants to their list of services. By the editors

Researchers Investigate Possible Link Between Oral Infections and Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and the only cause of mortality among the top 10 that cannot be prevented, cured or slowed. By the editors

‘Ironman’ Food Drive Benefits Families in Need

Each year, Ultradent Products, a leading manufacturer of dental materials, devices and instruments, coordinates a food drive to benefit the Utah Food Bank. By the editors

New Legislation Places Medical Device Tax on Two-Year Hold

By nearly a three-to-one majority, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill (HR 2029) that places a two-year moratorium on the 2.3% federal excise tax on medical device sales. By the editors

Report Notes Progress in Patient Safety Efforts

Fifteen years after the Institute of Medicine brought public attention to the magnitude and risk posed by errors in clinical practice, patient safety concerns remain a serious public health issue. By the editors

Oral Health America Gala Helps Fund 2016 Outreach Programs

Tickets are now available for Oral Health America’s (OHA) 26th annual gala and benefit, which returns to Chicago’s historic Navy Pier. By the editors

American Dental Association Appoints New Director of Professional Product Review and Standards

The American Dental Association (ADA) has appointed Luiz Meirelles, DDS, MS, PhD, as its new director of professional product review and standards. By the editors

Online Resource Outlines Tenets of Environmentally Responsible Practice

Made possible by an educational grant from Kerr, a new online tool can help steer dental offices toward environmentally responsible practice. By the editors