Combining Technologies to Improve Aesthetics Robert A. Lowe, DDS, discusses how to utilize multiple direct restorative materials to accomplish the aesthetic and functional goals of a case.
Clinical Update
A Protein’s Role in Switching Off Cancer Cells A protein acting as a switch to activate the cell death process may prove to be an effective targeted treatment for killing cancer cells. University of Michigan researchers discovered that the ribosome-inactivating protein plays a role in mediating both the life and death of squamous cell carcinoma cancer cells, said Yvonne Kapila, DDS, PhD, associate professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the U-M School of Dentistry.
Chlorhexidine Mouth Rinse Efficacy A study by Escribano, et al published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology evaluated the clinical and micro biological efficacy of a 0.05% chlorhexidine and 0.05% cetylpy ridinium chloride mouth rinse for use in supportive perio dontal care (SPC) in patients who did not practice adequate plaque control.
Fluoride-Releasing Bonding Materials Several fluoride-releasing bonding materials are available for orthodontic bracket placement, with the objective of preventing white spot lesions during therapy.
Granzyme B and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Granzyme B (GB) is a serine protease that is synthesized by activated cytotoxic T-lymphocytes and natural killer cells; it induces apoptosis of neoplastic cells.
Laser Treatment of Periodontal Pockets A study by Lopes, et al compared Er:YAG laser irradiation (100 mJ/pulse, 10 Hz, 12.9 J/cm2) with or without conventional scaling and root planing (SRP) versus SRP alone for the treatment of periodontal pockets.
Observing Early Signs of Bone Loss Around Implants Bone loss around dental implants is far more common than previously thought, according to a study by the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gotehenburg, Sweden.
United States-Canadian Study of Doctor Visits High income is strongly associated with elderly people seeing a specialist in the United States, but not in Canada, where poor health is a much stronger predictor of who is able to visit a specialist.
Cover Story
Aesthetic Dentistry for Tots and Teens Fred S. Margolis, DDS, describes and illustrates the use of aesthetic direct-bonded restorations for children and teens.
The Future of Endodontics Richard Mounce, DDS, discusses many current topics in endodontics and highlights his opinions on the future of the specialty in this interview with our editor-in-chief, Dr. Damon Adams.
Total Facial Aesthetics for the General Practitioner Louis Malcmacher, DDS; Kristine Krever, MD, DABFM; and Anthony Feck, DMD, DDOCS, present a case report showing how facial rejuvenation techniques were included in a patient’s aesthetic restorative treatment.
Flapless Implant Surgery With Aesthetic Temporaries Edward R. Kusek, DDS, presents a case report demonstrating flapless implant surgery and how to deliver a functional and aesthetic provisional restoration to the patients during this critical period.
Embezzlement Prevention—To Catch a Thief! Part 2 Hugh F. Doherty, DDS, CFP, presents part 2 of a 2-part article on preventing embezzlement in the dental office.
