Clinical Update

Creating Crystals to Fight Periodontitis

In the late 1600s, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, the “father of microbiology,” peered into a...

Periodontal Treatment and Plasma Lipoproteins Levels

Studies indicate that individuals with periodontitis have a significantly increased risk of developing coronary...

Key Plaque Bacterium Protein Discovered

Two chemists at the University of California (UC) San Diego have discovered the most...

Gene Combination Risk Factor in Dental Implants

The health of the surrounding tissue affects the success of a dental implant. Identifying...

No Air Required

Dr. Martin Chalfie is a co-recipient of the 2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for...

Dental Bib Chains Become an Infection Control Issue

Fox News has joined the host of media outlets reporting on recent studies that...

Mechanism of Bacterial Endocarditis Discovered

Infection by Streptococcus mutans is a leading cause of bacterial endocarditis. Scientists have identified...

Efficacy of Oral Appliance Therapy for Snoring and Sleep Apnea Quantified

New research at the 20th Anniversary Meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep...

Hepatitis C Virus Infection Data

An analysis of state surveillance data finds that hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is...

Dislodging Forces on Implant Attachment-Retained Overdenture

A recent in vitro study evaluated stress patterns and retention of ball and socket...