Treatment Planning for Seniors With Financial Limitations

When discussing esthetic treatment options for older adults, especially those on fixed incomes, dentists must help them weigh the costs of various restorative solutions. By Domenica G. Sweier, DDS, PhD, Ronald J. Heys, DDS, MS, Mary R. Truhlar, DDS, MS, Stephen C. Bayne, MS, PhD

Safety Protocols Using Implant Checklists

Incorporating implant safety checklists into clinical practice can help reduce the risk of error and improve outcomes. By Sivaraman Prakasam, BDS, MSD, PhD

Pathologic Tooth Migration and Diastemata

Tooth drifting in adults may be a warning sign of advanced periodontitis — and severe cases may require a multidisciplinary approach. By Jacob Shiloah, DMD, Rania Livada, DDS, MS

Fresh Approach to Caries Arrest in Adults

Long used in other countries, silver diamine fluoride is now cleared for use in the U.S. While there is an assumption of use for pediatric caries control, here we explore indications for adults. By John D.B. Featherstone, PhD, Jeremy A. Horst, DDS, MS, PhD

Prepare for Medical Emergencies

Dental team members should be prepared to handle a variety of emergencies during the provision of routine dental care. By Hana K. Sadi, BDS, DMD, MSc, Morton Rosenberg, DMD

Oral Effects of Tobacco and Marijuana Use

What the evidence says about the links between tobacco, marijuana and dental caries. By Marcia M. Ditmyer, PhD, MCHES, Christina A. Demopoulos, DDS, MPH, Connie Mobley, PhD, RD

The Rheumatoid Arthritis/Periodontal Disease Connection

Rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal disease share similar inflammatory pathways and environmental mechanisms. This potential association has generated new thinking about possible links between these two common conditions. By P. Mark Bartold, DDSc, PhD

Using Evidence to Make Informed Decisions

Citing ergonomics as an example, this article examines the steps involved in evidence-based decision-making. By Karen Kott, PT, PhD

Welcome to Decisions in Dentistry

We are pleased to introduce a new paradigm in dental journals, one that will enhance your clinical understanding and bring new tools to your armamentarium. By Thomas G. Wilson Jr., DDS

Educational Trends in Dentistry

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has predicted that by 2025 the demand for oral health care will far exceed the supply of dentists. By the editors

Manufacturing Giants Join Forces

DENTSPLY International and Sirona Dental Systems have announced that their boards have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement. By the editors

Dental History Is Only a Click Away

If you’ve ever wanted to show a patient what dental chairs of old looked like, you can now do so. By the editors

Periodontal Tissue Scaffold Produced Using Three-Dimensional Printer

Three-dimensional (3D) printers may play an increasingly important role in dentistry. By the editors

Expanding On In-Office Digital Dentistry

Coltene, an international manufacturer of dental consumables and small equipment, has entered the computer-aided-design/computer-aided-manufacturing market as a new material partner for DENTSPLY SIRONA’s CAD/CAM-based CEREC system. By the editors

Hepatitis C Infections May Be Vastly Underreported

A new study suggests that massive underreporting may occur within the system set up by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to estimate the incidence of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. By the editors

New CDT Codes Made Available

Allowing plenty of time for staff training before the 2016 CDT codes go into effect at the first of the year, the American Dental Association (ADA.org) has released its CDT 2016: Dental Procedure Codes. By the editors

Groups Issue Joint Position Statement for Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography

The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) and American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) have issued a revised position statement on the use of CBCT in endodontics. By the editors