Insights Into In-Office Milling

With dual training in prosthodontics and periodontics, Fadi AL Farawati, DDS, MS, MClinDent, lends insights into the current capabilities of in-office Fabrication systems and materials. By Fadi AL Farawati, DDS, MS, MClinDent

Cannabinoids as Adjuncts in Periodontal Therapy

Emerging research offers preliminary evidence that adjunctive use of cannabinoids supports the treatment of periodontal disease. By Donna Catapano-Martinez, DHSc, CDA, RDH, Michelle Boyce, DHSc, RDH, FADHA, Naquilla Thomas, EdD, RDH

Beaded Implants — Do They Last?

This case report involves the placement of three lower anterior beaded implants that have been followed over a 17-year period of successful integration and function. By Timothy L. Hottel, DDS, MS, DBA, FACD, John Antonelli, DDS, MS, Chris S. Ivanoff, DDS

Silent Partners Are Investing in Dental Practices of All Specialties

Invisible dental support organizations offer financial security and clinical autonomy to participating providers. By Chip Fichtner

Managing Supernumerary and Ectopic Teeth

Early diagnosis and evaluation for genetic health conditions are key to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for this population. By Becca Taylor, AS, Leciel Bono, RDH-ER, MS, JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AFAAOM

Substance Use Disorders Among Dentists

An examination of work-life areas that may contribute to substance use disorders in the dental profession — and solutions to mitigate their impact. By J. William Claytor Jr., DDS, MAGD

Fluoride Use in Caries Management

Evidence-based guidelines are integral to providing safe and effective recommendations for fluoride as a caries management tool. By Meghan A. McGuinness, EdD, RDH, MAADH

Reducing Transmission of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 In Clinical Practice

Understanding the clinical presentations, distinguishing features, and treatment protocols of herpes simplex virus type 1 will help reduce the risk of transmission in dental settings. By Selvi M. Das Purkayastha, BDS, RDH, JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AFAAOM

Metagenomic Sequencing Goes Global

A recent article in The New York Times Magazine highlights technology that may allow scientists to identify pathogens not previously associated with disease. By Thomas G. Wilson Jr., DDS

Developments in Intraoral Scanning

As digital dental technologies continue to gain traction, more and more dentists are adopting intraoral scanning in lieu of conventional tray impressions. By Stephen J. Sterlitz, DDS, MS, ABGD

COVID-19 Guidelines Updated For All Healthcare Settings

On September 10, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an update to its COVID-19 infection prevention and control guidance for all healthcare settings, including dental offices. By the editors

Paper Connects the Dots On Systemic Diseases and Oral Health

Researchers suggest a principal pathogen associated with periodontitis may be the root cause of other systemic diseases. By the editors

Enzyme Similar to Rattlesnake Venom May Play a Role in COVID-19 Mortality

Investigators from the University of Arizona, Stony Brook University and Wake Forest School of Medicine report high levels of a specific enzyme with properties similar to rattlesnake venom have been found in patients who died from COVID-19. By the editors

Researchers Find Low Rates of Fluoride Varnish Use in Young Children

A University of Massachusetts Amherst study has determined that fewer than 5% of well-child visits for children ages 1 to 5 included the application of fluoride varnish to prevent caries. By the editors

Dentsply Sirona and the American Association for Dental Research Honor Student Investigators

Dentsply Sirona and the American Association for Dental Research(AADR) applaud the winners of the 2021 Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application Awards (SCADA). By the editors

The Art of Dental Finance and Management

Podcast Hosted by Art Wiederman, CPA. By the editors