Clinical Update
Oral Health and Childhood Obesity
A study by Modéer, et al published in the journal Obesity tested the hypothesis...
Clinical Update
Tooth Bleaching and Shear Bond Strength of Composite Resin
A recent study evaluated the influence of various time intervals after tooth bleaching with...
Clinical Update
Vitamin D Vital for Immune System
According to researchers, the immune system’s T cells rely on vitamin D to become...
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A Protein’s Role in Switching Off Cancer Cells
A protein acting as a switch to activate the cell death process may prove...
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Chlorhexidine Mouth Rinse Efficacy
A study by Escribano, et al published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology evaluated...
Clinical Update
Fluoride-Releasing Bonding Materials
Several fluoride-releasing bonding materials are available for orthodontic bracket placement, with the objective of...
Clinical Update
Granzyme B and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Granzyme B (GB) is a serine protease that is synthesized by activated cytotoxic T-lymphocytes...
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Laser Treatment of Periodontal Pockets
A study by Lopes, et al compared Er:YAG laser irradiation (100 mJ/pulse, 10 Hz,...
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Observing Early Signs of Bone Loss Around Implants
Bone loss around dental implants is far more common than previously thought, according to...
Clinical Update
United States-Canadian Study of Doctor Visits
High income is strongly associated with elderly people seeing a specialist in the United...