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This Month’s Features
Introduction to Regenerative Endodontics
Regenerative endodontics is a biologically based approach that induces bleeding from the periapical region into the canal, thus generating vital tissue that provides a natural defense against reinfection
Risk Assessment for Immediate Implant Treatment
Four key factors help determine a patient’s presurgical risk for immediate dental implant therapy.
10-Year Follow-Up on Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Restorations
This case study reports on the long-term clinical performance involving restoration with resin modified glass ionomer.
Guest Editorial
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Continuing Education
Healing Progression of the Free Gingival Graft
This clinical chronicle demonstrates the day-to-day healing of a free gingival graft, and correlates the visual presentation with the histology of the healing wound.
This review of radiography technique will help ensure diagnostic-quality panorex images.
Role of Maternal Oral Health On Fetal Development
Because oral diseases can impact pregnancy and fetal development, dental teams can support infant health by promoting maternal oral health.
Hypnotherapy in the Dental Setting
Within dentistry, hypnosis can be used as a nonpharmacological intervention to enhance overall patient comfort while reducing fear and anxiety.
Departments
Editor’s Note
Keeping a Watchful Eye on the CDC
Recently, our Dallas-based study club held an online meeting about where to find authoritative information during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was noted the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners recommends the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the go-to agency for this data. Several of our members expressed concern about this choice. [...]
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Products and Services
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A listing of featured products.
Newsline + Industry Info
New Drug Formulation Shows Potential to Treat Candida Infections
Because oral Candida albicans infections are often painful, researchers at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom have developed a new drug formulation to improve the efficiency and reduce the side effects of existing antifungal drugs. Although approved to treat Candida infections, the antibiotic fluconazole is ineffective against Candida biofilms. In an effort to [...]
Leo E. Rouse Receives Distinguished Service Award
Leo E. Rouse, DDS, FACD, dean emeritus at Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, D.C., is the 2020 recipient of the American Dental Association’s Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor the association bestows. Rouse spent a quarter of a century in the U.S. Army as a dentist and leader before beginning his career in [...]
The Art of Dental Finance and Management Podcast Hosted by Art Wiederman, CPA
The weekly podcast, “The Art of Dental Finance and Management,” addresses essential topics relevant to practicing clinicians.