A peer-reviewed journal that offers evidence-based clinical information and continuing education for dentists.

Three-Dimensional Imaging in Periodontal Diagnosis, Treatment Planning and Implant Therapy

Sep 12, 2019

...For insights into this imaging modality, we asked American Academy of Periodontology President-Elect Bryan J. Frantz, DMD, MS, to share his perspective on use of CBCT in periodontal therapy and...

Restorative Dentistry

CE Sponsored by Church & Dwight: Role of pH in Remineralization And Dental Diseases

Sep 12, 2019

...baking soda alone has such a low RDA value, toothpaste with high baking soda content (> 20%) is generally extremely low in abrasion (RDA below 80).30 Toothpaste with high baking...

Restorative Dentistry

Managing Dental Trauma: A Review

Sep 12, 2019

...cleaned with water to visualize damaged tissue. The dentist should make note of swelling, fistulas, mobility, tooth discoloration, wear facets and broken teeth. A periodontal assessment will provide information about...

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Researchers Report Most Dental Antibiotic Prophylaxis Prescriptions Are Unnecessary

Sep 12, 2019

...Procedures, 2011 to 2015,” published in JAMA Network Open, researchers analyzed 168,420 visits by 91,438 patients in which antibiotic prophylaxis was prescribed. The team reviewed American Heart Association and American...

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Diversity Increasing in the Dental Field

Sep 12, 2019

...Health Workforce Studies in New York. The research, which was conducted in collaboration with the American Dental Association, evaluated differences in dental practice characteristics and service delivery by gender to...

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CE Sponsored by Colgate: Developments in Dental Office Bleaching Technology

Oct 16, 2019

...to tooth scattering and enamel hardness. J Dent Res. 1995;74:373–380. Goldstein RG, Garber DA. Complete Dental Bleaching. Chicago, Ill: Quintessence Publishing; 1995:73–74. Dayan DH, Heifferman A, Gorski M, Begleiter A....

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Supporting Success in Implant Therapy

Oct 21, 2019

...hygiene; papillae of adjacent teeth (if long and thin, complete regeneration is difficult to achieve); position of interdental contact (contact < 5 mm from bone margin, regeneration takes place in...

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Antibiotics Not Necessary for Most Toothaches, According to New Guideline

Nov 18, 2019

CHICAGO —The American Dental Association (ADA) released a new guideline indicating that in most cases, antibiotics are not recommended for toothaches. This guidance, published in the November issue of the...

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Oral Health Care Supporters Advocate for Improved Dental Coverage

Nov 8, 2019

More than 300 oral health care advocates traveled to Capitol Hill on October 24 to help advance legislation that would ensure additional, much-needed dental coverage for Americans. Representatives from oral...

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AAE Applauds New ADA Guidelines for Antibiotics

Nov 19, 2019

CHICAGO – The American Association of Endodontists (AAE), a global membership organization of specialized dentists who provide root canal treatment, applauds the American Dental Association (ADA) for updating its guidelines...

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