Clinical Update

Improving Endothelial Function With Periodontal Disease Therapy

Endothelial dysfunction is only one part of the process that can lead to cardiovascular events. Studies show that periodontal bacteria are associated with.

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Bisphosphonate Therapy: Managing and Evaluating Patients

According to a study by Dr. Robert E. Marx of the University of Miami School of Medicine, 2 recommendations can be made for.

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Bottled Water and the Risk of Tooth Decay

Americans love their bottled water.In 2004, Americans consumed an estimated 26 billion liters of store-bought water, equaling one 8-ounce glass per American each.

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Caries Incidence on ARS Surfaces

Air rotor stripping (ARS) of interproximal enamel can create space of up to 9.5 mm when anterior, bicuspid, and molar interproximal enamel is.

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Enzyme Found in Snake Venom May Speed Healing After Oral Surgery

Patients worried about their postoperative healing times for oral surgery procedures may now find a unique form of relief. A new study in the.

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Study Links Oral and Medical Health

When it comes to maintaining a healthy body, a good place to start is a healthy mouth. That’s the finding of a study.

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Automatic Instrument Sharpening

With automatic instrument sharpeners (also called honing machines), the preferred technique is to sharpen the lateral sides of the instrument rather than the.

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Root Canal Disinfection With UV Light

A study by Metzger, et al tested the use of ultraviolet (UV) light on root canal walls as a complementary method for disinfection.

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Adult Stem Cells Isolated in Tendon

Tendon contains a small subset of previously unknown adult stem cells. The finding of scientists at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial.

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General Dentistry: Your Patients and Implants

The reliability of dental implants has advanced over the past 10 years; however, patient acceptance of it has not. A study in the.

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