Clinical Update

Choosing a Desensitizer

Dentin hypersensitivity is a common problem that can occur due to tooth whitening, or dentin exposure due to gingival recession, abrasion, erosion, or.

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Scientists Discover Another RNA in Saliva

In late 2004, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)-supported scientists found they could measure for elevated levels of 4 distinct cancer-associated.

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Dentin Grows More Brittle With Age

A number of studies indicate that dentin tends to become brittle and fracture more easily with age, potentially leading to the expensive repair.

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Clinical Update

Nd:YAG Laser Use and Peri-Implantitis

With an increase in the number of implants being placed, clinicians are seeing more in­stances of failure due to peri-implantitis. This inflammatory process.

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Device Accelerates Orthodontic Treatment

A team of orthodontists at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio hopes to speed up and improve orthodontic treatment.

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Has Propofol Met Its Match?

Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride may be useful for sedation in dental treatment, according to a new re­port published in Anesthesia Pro­gress. Sedation is commonly in­duced.

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Tooth Decay More Prevalent in Cleft Lip and/or Palate Patients

According to a new report pub­lished in the Cleft Pal­ate–Craniofacial Journal, patients with cleft lip and/or palate have a higher prevalence of tooth.

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Connections Between Heart and Other Organs

Once thought of as a solitary pump, the heart is now known to affect, and be affected by, virtually all parts of the.

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Neglecting Oral Hygiene: Immune System Response to Dental Plaque Varies

Will neglecting to brush your teeth damage more than just your smile? Can failing to attack dental plaque increase your risk of heart.

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Master Gene Identified: Turns Blood Stem Cells Into “Natural Killer”

Using a mouse model, scientists have identified the master gene that turns blood stem cells into “Natural Killer” (NK) cells that fight disease,.

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