Contents

Reporting Requirements for Infectious Diseases

Oral health professionals need to understand the process for reporting such conditions at the local, state and national levels. By Anna Matthews, RDH, MS

A Review of Esthetic Crowns for the Primary Anterior Dentition

An exploration of esthetic crown options for deciduous teeth, and the evidence supporting their use. By Jungyi Alexis Liu, DDS, MS, Kevin J. Donly, DDS, MS

Relationship of Attached Gingiva and Implant Success

An exploration of the role of keratinized gingiva in the natural dentition and around dental implants. By Rania Livada, DDS, MS, Amjad M. Nazzal, DDS, MDS, Jacob Shiloah, DMD

Managing Oral Health Challenges in Athletes

Despite excellent physical conditioning, this patient population may be at increased risk for bruxing, dental erosion and xerostomia. By Stephanie Anderson, BS, Paola Salazar, AS, Sana Saleem, Joan Pellegrini, PhD, RDH

Addressing Early Childhood Caries

The expansion of Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program has improved the utilization of dental care in the pediatric population, yet disparities remain. By Scott L. Tomar, DMD, MPH, DrPH

Correcting Excess Gingival Display

Many treatment options are available to manage what patients colloquially refer to as gummy smile. By Rania Livada, DDS, MS, Jacob Shiloah, DMD

Caries Arrest With Silver Diamine Fluoride

The use of this agent offers many benefits in managing lesions, especially among underserved and low-income populations. By Bernadette Alvear Fa, DDS, Jeremy A. Horst, DDS, MS, PhD, Jason P. Hirsch, DMD, MPH, Steve Duffin, DDS, Allen Wong, DDS, EdD, Douglas A. Young, DDS, EdD, MBA, MS

To Teachers Who Show Up at Just the Right Time

When the student is ready the teacher will appear. By Thomas G. Wilson Jr., DDS

How Educational Debt Influences Practice Choices

Combined with an overall tightening in lending practices, this burden of debt has restricted graduates' ability to obtain credit for starting their own offices. By the editors

Review Affirms Effectiveness of Fluoride Mouthrinse in Children

Fluoride mouthrinses are effective at preventing caries in pediatric patients. By the editors

2017 CDT Code Books Available

The American Dental Association (ADA) has released "CDT 2017: Dental Procedure Codes." By the editors

FDI Crafts a More Universal Definition of Oral Health

The new definition will allow standardized assessments. By the editors