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This Month’s Features
A Review of How Photofunctionalization Restores Titanium Implants
This technique may be able to reverse titanium implant degradation, promote osseointegration, and shorten healing times
Transforming Implant Therapy Through Digital Dentistry
Adam E. Saltz, DMD, MS, MPH, discusses how CAD/CAM technology has impacted implant dentistry, providing advancements in precision, efficiency, and outcomes
Guest Editorial
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Continuing Education
Navigating Post-Frenectomy Wound Care
This systematic review explores recommendations for infant post-frenectomy wound care and suggestions for future research
A comprehensive approach to managing dental caries in high- and extreme-risk patients encompasses behavioral modifications, adjunct therapies, and professional interventions
Addressing Substance Use in Modern Dental Practice
Dentists can integrate evidence-based screening tools to detect substance use disorders, fostering communication and offering referrals to addiction treatment specialists
Insights on the Hepatitis C Virus
As hepatitis C infections surge, oral health professionals must stay informed to protect themselves and their patients, emphasizing the importance of education, testing, and early detection in combating this silent disease
Departments
Editor’s Note
Resolving Chronic Inflammation
Many chronic inflammatory diseases are related to a reduction or absence of specialized pro-resolving mediators.
At a Glance
Providing Patient-Focused Whitening Approaches
Tooth whitening is frequently requested by all types of patients, regardless of the status of their oral health. Before considering any over-the-counter (OTC) products or starting any professional treatments, a thorough examination is indicated to assess for caries, existing restorations, white spots, discolorations, sensitivity issues, and status of occlusion.1 Radiographs can reveal reasons for dark [...]
Products and Services
Clinical Insights: Unlock the Power of Team-Based Sales Training
Boost your full-arch production and master the art of closing at the Closing Institute’s Full Arch Growth Conference
Clinical Insights: A New Direction
The Fiber Optic Post System by iLumi Sciences Inc provides a clinically successful post-retention system
Clinical Insights: Revolutionizing Dental Radiography
Discover how a Portland, Maine dental practice made the leap from traditional film radiography to cutting-edge digital technology with the DC-Air wireless dental X-ray sensor.
Clinical Insights: New Product Transforms 3D Restorations
Discover how Rodin Bond offers exceptional bond strength and patient comfort in a game-changing package
Clinical Insights: Introducing a Game-Changing Solution
W&H’s Piezomed module represents a significant step forward in dental surgery technology
Newsline + Industry Info
Retirement Spurs Shortage of Dentists
The United States experienced a windfall of dental school graduates during the 1970s and 1980s. Unfortunately, this large group of dentists began to retire in 2015, which impacted the supply of dentists across the nation. This generation will continue to leave the workforce through 2030, leaving the country without enough dentists to fulfill demand even [...]
Oral Health Is Linked to Cancer Survival
A recent study highlights a link between oral health and survival rates in individuals with head and neck cancer. The study of 2,500 patients emphasized that better oral health, determined by factors including natural teeth count and dental visit frequency before diagnosis, corresponded to improved survival rates. Patients with regular dental visits exhibited higher 5-year [...]
