Despite advances in the biocompatibility and esthetics of modern restorative materials, direct composites do not always bond well to the surrounding tooth structure.
An analysis of the oral microbiome of human remains from prehistoric populations living in Italy lends further evidence of the evolutionary shift from a hunter/gatherer existence to an agricultural lifestyle and cariogenic diet.
With the goal of expanding Medicaid to include coverage for adult dental services, the Medicaid Dental Benefits Act has been reintroduced in both chambers of Congress.
Researchers at New York University College of Dentistry have developed a single score to assess the level of cytokines found in saliva, and they contend this score corresponds to the severity of periodontal inflammation.
High-tech magnification systems, including dental operating microscopes and three-dimensional digital stereomicroscopy, provide ergonomic and clinical benefits in the provision of care.