Numerous studies have suggested that the best way to fight chronic periodontitis is with a one-two therapeutic punch. First, a periodontist must scale.

Removal of plaque and biofilm are keys to the reduction of cariogenic microorganisms and the improvement of oral health. The efficacy of manual.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) may be an effective way to treat the bacteria associated with periodontal diseases, and could provide a better option than.

A review of the literature by Dr. Ian C. Munro, et al, published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry (Volume 18,.

An old wives’ tale exists about a tooth lost for every child, and the results of a recent study, published in the January.

Laser therapy may be new to hygiene, but test results on 20 patients indicate that ultrasonic therapy may be just as effective but.

Some medical insurance companies are expanding their coverage to include various preventive dental procedures based on the increase in knowledge linking systemic disease.

Since periodontitis is a persistent bacterial infection causing chronic inflammation in periodontal tissues, it is suggested that it may travel through the bloodstream.

Chronic dry mouth, or xerostomia, has long been considered a problem of aging. But how common is it? The medical literature contains just.

Dreaming is a common part of the anesthetic experience, but it remains a poorly understood phenomenon. Few studies have assessed the relationship between.