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This Month’s Features
Desktop 3D Printing in Mandibular Reconstruction
This advanced, computer-assisted technology helps support surgical planning when treating medication-related osteoradionecrosis of the jaw.
Sedation Regulation Changes and Their Impact on Dental Practice
An examination of how regulatory trends in dental anesthesia align with professional guidelines and evidence-based care.
Bilateral Multiple Hyperdontia With Nonsyndromic Association
A case report of a nonsyndromal adult with multiple supernumerary teeth in all four quadrants, and only three of 10 supernumerary teeth impacted.
Implant Placement in the Esthetic Zone
Scott H. Froum, DDS, discusses clinical considerations for using dental implants in anterior cases.
Continuing Education
The Protective Role of Polyphenols in Oral Health
The anti-inflammatory, anticariogenic and anticarcinogenic actions of these antioxidants can help fight dental and systemic diseases.
Ethical and Legal Considerations of Off-Label Drug Use
Using medications to treat conditions for other than which they are approved can raise concerns over ineffective treatment, adverse reactions and possible litigation.
Oral Health Care for Marijuana Users
As more states legalize some form of cannabis, clinicians need to be knowledgeable about its use, effects on health, and considerations for clinical practice.
Head and Neck Evaluation of the Dental Patient
A comprehensive visual and tactile examination may help reveal early signs of oral or tonsillar cancer, thus aiding timely diagnosis and treatment.
Departments
Editor’s Note
Seven Words You Cannot Say On TV
Does this mean the therapy chosen for a patient's periodontal disease will be decided by popular vote?
At a Glance
Study Reveals Challenges in Consistent Care
As dentistry becomes more evidence-based, itโs hoped that patients will receive similar care for similar conditions, regardless of where they are treated.
Products and Services
A listing of featured products.
Product Profile: Admira Fusion restorative family from VOCO
Nano-ormocer technology reduces shrinkage and shrinkage stress up to 50%.
Product Profile: Mosaic universal composite from Ultradent
Esthetic restorative material ensures optimal outcomes.
Newsline + Industry Info
Research Sheds New Light on Antibiotic Resistance
A study led by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago suggests bond duration, not bond tightness, may be the central factor that distinguishes antibiotics that kill bacteria from those that halt bacterial growth.
Amalgam Separator FAQs Offered
Dental teams seeking answers to questions regarding the U.S. EPA dental amalgam separator rule can refer to a series of FAQs available on the agencyโs website.
Study Finds Men More Likely Than Women to Have HPV 16
Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been found to be more prevalent in men than women.
Sonendo Named Red Herring Top 100 Global Winner
Sonendo, a Laguna Hills, California, company that develops endodontic technologies, has been named a Red Herring Top 100 Global winner.