Reducing the Risk of Implant-Abutment Screw Loosening

Dentists can minimize the risk of this common complication by understanding how the screw joint works — and ways to control the forces working against it. By Chandur Wadhwani, BDS, MSD

Semi-Precision Root Anchors For Partial Dentures

This case series presents a clinical solution to removable partial denture challenges through use of semi-precision attachments. By Melissa Hunt, DDS, Ralph L. Pruette Jr., DDS

Mandibular Movement Monitoring for Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

In dental sleep medicine, mandibular movement sensors provide a reliable tool for identifying sleep-related breathing disorders. By Thikriat Al-Jewair, DDS, MSc, MS, FRCDC, Afra Saleh, DDS, MS

Soft Tissue Graft Alternatives for Treating Mucogingival Defects

While autogenous soft tissue grafts remain the gold standard, non-autogenous graft alternatives show promise for treating mucogingival defects. By Samar Shaikh, BDS, MS, Pooyan Refahi, DMD, MS

Managing the Oral-Systemic Link to Reduce Cancer Risk

Through preventive efforts and early diagnosis and treatment, dental teams can play a vital role in managing oral and systemic diseases — including many forms of cancer. By Margarita Rivera, EdD, RDH, Dhivya Coleman, RDH, Paola Henriquez, RDH

The Importance of Ergonomics In Dentistry

An exploration of various aspects of ergonomic practice that, if managed properly, can create an efficient working environment that promotes wellness among dental team members. By Juan Carlos Ortiz Hugues, DDS, CEAS

Care Strategies for Removable Dental Prostheses

Adopting a multidisciplinary approach can improve outcomes for patients who wear dentures. By Lisa F. Mallonee, MPH, RDH, RD, LD, JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AFAAOM

Using Herpes Viruses to Fight Cancer

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States and is superseded only marginally by cardiovascular disease. By Thomas G. Wilson Jr., DDS

3D Imaging in Periodontal and Implant Therapy

Whether contemplating its use in periodontal and dental implant therapy or another area of practice, clinicians who are thinking of adopting cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) are cautioned to view this modality as an adjunct to traditional approaches to care. By Bryan J. Frantz, DMD, MS

Dental Team Investigates Bone Regeneration Therapy in Space

In a collaborative effort, the NASA team from the University of Pittsburg School of Dental Medicine’s INTINILAB is working with a biomedical startup to study the effects of lack of gravity on skeletal stem cells. By the editors

Modified Hydroxyapatite May Help Restore Tooth Enamel

By combining a complex of amino acids with hydroxyapatite, an international research team has developed a dental coating that replicates tooth enamel at a molecular and structural level. By the editors

Partnership Seeks to Ensure Children Have a Dental Home

Ensuring that children have a dental home is an important step in promoting a lifetime of oral health. By the editors

New Opioid Prescribing Guidelines Released

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance for opioid prescribing that offers recommendations on when and how to issue opioid scripts for patients age 18 and older. By the editors

Evidence-Based Clinical Content

As a peer-reviewed journal, Decisions in Dentistry has always strived to bring you trusted, unbiased and evidence-based clinical content. By the editors

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Scientific Session Slated

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has released the program for its flagship conference, the 39th Annual AACD Scientific Session, scheduled April 26–29 in Dallas. By the editors

The Art of Dental Finance and Management

Podcast Hosted by Art Wiederman, CPA. By the editors