Clinical Update

Interdisciplinary Cooperation and Osteoporosis

Physicians and dentists should collaborate to improve early detection and treatment of patients who have or may develop osteoporosis, say researchers in the.

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Management of Cleft Palate

A new study published in the Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Journal has found that the timing of palatal surgery and size of lexicon, or vocabulary,.

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Caries Prevention Update

Research at the University of Rochester Center (NY) for Oral Biology is looking at ways of sampling saliva to evaluate risk of caries.

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Alendronate and Maxillary Implants

A new study has established that estrogen deficiency negatively affects implant osseointegration in rats’ maxillary bone. Results from the study also found that.

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Current Guidelines for Taking Calcium and Vitamin D

Calcium intake is important for many reasons, including the important role of forming the structures that strengthen and shape teeth and bones. As.

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Nutritional Evaluation During the Dental Visit

Dental professionals have long noted areas of concern regarding nutritional needs at dental examination appointments. Dental decay and eating disorders are some of.

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Oral Health During Pregnancy

Maintaining good oral health is an important part of overall health, especially during pregnancy, according to the ADA. Research suggests there may be.

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The Latest on Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Breathing difficulties occuring at night are called sleep disordered breathing, and the most severe is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which affects more than.

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Biological Clock and Tooth Growth

Why do rats live faster and die younger than humans? A newly discovered biological clock, or biological rhythm, controls many metabolic functions. It.

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Commonly Occurring Viral Diseases

Dental clinicians need to be aware of possible viral diseases, how they are manifested, and how they can be spread. Updated information on.

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