Contents

Immediate Implant Placement With Virtual Planning in the Esthetic Zone

Addressing the buccal gap dimension and applying the principles of the 10 keys will help ensure optimal esthetic outcomes with anterior implants. By Robert A Levine, DDS, Jeffrey Ganeles, DMD, David P. Semeniuk, BDSc, MS, Debora R. Dias, DDS, MSc, Ping Wang, BDS, PhD, DMD, Harry Randel, DMD, Maurício G. Araújo, DDS, MSc, PhD

Overcoming Soft Tissue Complications During Implant Restoration

Adopting a biological-driven approach will lead to functional and esthetic implant restorations, while supporting stability in the surrounding tissues. By Loana M. Tovar Suinaga, DDS, MS, FACP, Carl F. Driscoll, DMD, FACP

Orthodontic Extraction Therapy: A Hard Look At the Evidence

Lengthy debate has not brought about consensus on the role of extractions in orthodontic treatment. By Ricky E. Harrell, DMD, MA

Orthodontic Extraction Therapy: A Hard Look At the Evidence

Lengthy debate has not brought about consensus on the role of extractions in orthodontic treatment. By Ricky E. Harrell, DMD, MA

Vaccine’s Role in Controlling SARS-CoV-2 Infection

The development and implementation of COVID-19 vaccines are essential steps in managing infection rates from SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. By John A. Molinari, PhD

Oral Health Effects of Immunosuppressive Medications

Dental professionals should be prepared to detect and manage the oral manifestations of this class of pharmaceuticals. By Denise Kissell, BSDH, EFDA, MPH

Dermal Fillers in the Dental Setting

While utilization of these cosmetic enhancements has become more prevalent in dental care, their use is not without risk. By Rania Livada, DDS, MS, Jacob Shiloah, DMD

Nonspecific Oral Ulcerations in Infants

This case illustrates a nonspecific ulcer in an infant with a history of aerodigestive tract trauma, and the process of establishing a differential diagnosis. By Eugenia P. Roberts, DDS, Sabita Rao, DMD

Accelerating Early Cancer Detection

Cancer kills 10 million people annually worldwide and 600,000 in the United States alone. By Thomas G. Wilson Jr., DDS

The Bottom Line on Electronic Apex Locators

Successful root canal treatment depends on establishing an accurate working length, and, toward this goal, electronic apex locators (EAL) are considered a key modality for obtaining this critical measurement. By Eugene A. Pantera Jr., DDS, MS

Report Details 20 Years of Advances and Challenges In Americans’ Oral Health

Despite advances in the understanding and treatment of oral conditions, many in the United States still have chronic oral health problems and lack access to care, according to a new report from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). By the editors

Ventilation Calculator Measures Operatory Air Exchange Rates

Researchers at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH) in Rochester, New York, have created a “ventilator calculator” to help practices improve their indoor air quality in an effort to mitigate the risk for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. By the editors

Belmont Publications Rebrands as Belmont Business Media

Parent company of Decisions in Dentistry, Belmont Publications, Inc. formally announces the rebranding of its corporate identity to BelmontBusiness Media. By the editors

Leaders in Evidence-Based Dentistry Honored

The American Dental Association Science and Research Institute (ADASRI) and American Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research honor the winners of the annual Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) Faculty and Practice Awards. By the editors

Center Promotes Community Access to Oral Healthcare

The Pacific Center for Special Care at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco is now the Pacific Center for Equity in Oral Health Care. By the editors

In Memoriam: Mark J. Feldman, DMD

Mark J. Feldman, DMD, executive director of the New York State Dental Association, passed away on November 25, 2021. By the editors

The Art of Dental Finance and Management

Podcast Hosted by Art Wiederman, CPA. By the editors