Clinical Update

Hepatitis Temporally Associated with Artemisinins

Artemisinins are a class of compounds that include artesunate, artemether, and artemisinin, and they have potent antimalarial activity. In combination with other drugs.

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Researchers Study Salivary Gland Development

Da Vinci’s Rule pertains to the ratios of branch diameters in bifurcating trees. The rule goes like this: D1:D2 = D2:D3. Translation: The.

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Clinical Update

Polishing Ceramic Restorations Important

Prior to final cementation, ceramic restorations may require minor adjustments using rotary instruments. The use of these instruments on highly polished and glazed.

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Drug Intake: A Risk for Thin Bones

Evidence is growing that people taking the common antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may be at risk for thin bones,.

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Improving Porcelain-Metal Bond Strength

A study by Fischer, et al published in the June issue of Journal of Dentistry investigated differences in porcelain-metal bond strength after aging.

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Dry Mouth and Multiple Medications

Approximately 91% of dentists say that patients complaining about dry mouth are taking multiple medications, according to a nationwide member survey conducted by.

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Scientists Develop “Electronic Tongue

Scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and funded by the National Institutes of Health have developed an “electronic tongue” that accurately.

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Braces and Possible Biomarkers for Root Resorption

Orthodontic braces are made from a variety of materials, including stainless steel, nickel titanium, ceramic, and clear plastic, but the underlying biology of.

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A Study of Anesthesia

A painful truth in dentistry today is that for most dental procedures, local anesthesia is truly effective only when injected. The insertion of.

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Impacted Third Molars and Risk of Mandibular Angle Fractures

It has been reported that the presence of impacted third molars is associated with an increased risk of mandible fracture. A retrospective study.

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