Clinical Update

Diabetes Weakens Bones

Current research suggests that the inflammatory molecule tumor ne­cro­­sis factor-α (TNF-α) may contribute to...

Aggressive Tooth Brushing and Sensitivity

One in 3 dentists say that ag­gressive tooth brushing is the most common cause...

General Practitioners and Third Molar Extractions

Neither the ADA nor professional liability insurers preclude general dentists from extracting third mo­lars....

Xylitol and Preventing Childhood Tooth Decay

In 1963, when scientists discovered that the natural sweet­­ener xylitol inhibits the adhesion of...

Choosing a Desensitizer

Dentin hypersensitivity is a common problem that can occur due to tooth whitening, or...

Scientists Discover Another RNA in Saliva

In late 2004, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)-supported scientists found they...

Dentin Grows More Brittle With Age

A number of studies indicate that dentin tends to become brittle and fracture more...

Nd:YAG Laser Use and Peri-Implantitis

With an increase in the number of implants being placed, clinicians are seeing more...

Device Accelerates Orthodontic Treatment

A team of orthodontists at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San...

Has Propofol Met Its Match?

Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride may be useful for sedation in dental treatment, according to a new...