Clinical Update

Losing Fat Can Improve Periodontal Disease Treatment

A pilot study at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine indicates that...

Tissue Graft Prevents Gum Recession After Tooth Implant

When a tooth is replaced with an im­plant, gingival recession can be­come a concern....

DNA Vaccines Promising for Dental Caries

A preclinical investigation report by lead author Wei Shi, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese...

Jaw Size Linked to Diet

New research suggests that many of the common orthodontic problems experienced by people in...

Healthcare-Associated Infections Declined in 2010

Four common infections seen in healthcare facilities declined in 2010, according to the US...

Protective Effect of Trimetaphosphate in Oral Rinse

An in vitro study assessed the effect of mouthrinses containing 100-µg/mL fluoride and sodium...

Postoperative Analgesia for Third Molar Surgery

A study by AM Tuzuner Oncul et al compared the postoperative analgesic effects of...

Aspirin’s Role in Fighting Cancer

Aspirin is known for its ability to relieve pain, soothe arthritis, reduce fever, and...

Comparing Storage Media for Avulsed Teeth

A study evaluated the ability of soy­milk, powdered milk, and Hank’s balanced salt solution...

Genetic Profile Investigated in Oral Cancer Patients

A small subset of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma do not...