Clinical Update

Pertussis: Updated Immunization Recommendations

The best way for adolescents and adults to protect themselves and others against pertussis...

Smoking Early in Pregnancy Raises Risk of Heart Defects in Infants

Cigarette smoking by expecting mothers during their first trimester was associated with a 20%...

Osteoporosis Drug Associated With Very Low Risk of Serious Jaw Disease

Oral bisphosphonates, a commonly prescribed osteoporosis drug, is associated with a slightly-elevated risk of...

Single- Versus Multiple-Visit Endodontic Treatment for Infected Root Canals

A systematic review by Dr. Yingying Su, et al published in the Journal of...

Acetaminophen Can Increase Blood Pressure

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, generic) has long been promoted as a safer alternative to aspirin or...

Blood Vessels For Lab-Grown Tissues

Researchers from Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) have broken one of the...

Vegetables, Vitamin B, and Mouth Cancer

Women who consume high volumes of folic acid found in vitamin B are less...

Three-Dimentional X-Rays for Kids: Ongoing Debate

Some orthodontists may be exposing young patients to unnecessary radiation when they order 3-dimentional...

Sea Urchin Teeth Studied

The unique teeth of sea urchins allows them to eat through stone, but despite...

Asthmatic Youth Have a Greater Caries Risk

Children and adolescents with asthma tend to suffer more often from caries and gingivitis...