Clinical Update

Poisoning Deaths Involving Opioid Analgesics

The increase in mortality related to opioid analgesics across all demographic categories is a...

Influence of GI Base on Composite Restoration Survival

A study assessed the 18-year survival of posterior composite resin restorations with and without...

Improvement Needed in Preventive Oral Healthcare

A recently released National Center for Health Statistics data brief details the results of...

Natural Plant Chemicals Could Help Fight Tooth Decay

Oral care products containing a natural plant chemical that stops bacteria harming teeth could...

Naturally Occurring Amino Acid Could Improve Oral Health

Arginine—a common amino acid found naturally in foods—breaks down dental plaque, which could help...

Stem Cells From Wisdom Teeth Transformed Into Corneal Cells

Stem cells from the dental pulp of wisdom teeth can be coaxed to turn...

Study Outcomes of Implants Loaded Within Seven Weeks

A prospective study by Rossi et al published in Clinical Oral Implants Research evaluated...

Travelers Spreading a Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria to the United States

International travelers are bringing a multidrug-resistant intestinal illness to the United States and spreading...

An Important Connection Between the Mouth and Heart

Recent research from Forsyth Institute and Boston University scientists has shown that using an...

The Brain and Dental Pain Relief

Although local anesthesia has made dental patients more comfortable since 1884, little is known...