Clinical Update

Tooth Decay More Prevalent in Cleft Lip and/or Palate Patients

According to a new report pub­lished in the Cleft Pal­ate–Craniofacial Journal, patients with cleft...

Connections Between Heart and Other Organs

Once thought of as a solitary pump, the heart is now known to affect,...

Neglecting Oral Hygiene: Immune System Response to Dental Plaque Varies

Will neglecting to brush your teeth damage more than just your smile? Can failing...

Master Gene Identified: Turns Blood Stem Cells Into “Natural Killer”

Using a mouse model, scientists have identified the master gene that turns blood stem...

Hepatitis Temporally Associated with Artemisinins

Artemisinins are a class of compounds that include artesunate, artemether, and artemisinin, and they...

Researchers Study Salivary Gland Development

Da Vinci’s Rule pertains to the ratios of branch diameters in bifurcating trees. The...

Polishing Ceramic Restorations Important

Prior to final cementation, ceramic restorations may require minor adjustments using rotary instruments. The...

Drug Intake: A Risk for Thin Bones

Evidence is growing that people taking the common antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake...

Improving Porcelain-Metal Bond Strength

A study by Fischer, et al published in the June issue of Journal of...

Dry Mouth and Multiple Medications

Approximately 91% of dentists say that patients complaining about dry mouth are taking multiple...