Clinical Update

Chronic Kidney Disease More Likely to Affect Edentulous Patients

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) presently affects one in 9 Americans, according to the National...

More Care Needed for Adult Patients With Cleft Lip/Palate

A greater number of specialized or centralized care options may be needed for adults...

Dairy Foods and Periodontal Health

While daily intake of dairy foods is part of a fully nutritious diet, there...

Pain Receptor Enhancer Discovered

For anyone accustomed to driving a car with an automatic transmission, a clutch can...

Adults and the Need to Review Vaccinations

Infectious diseases are a leading killer in the United States and worldwide. In the...

Automated Approach Analyzes Protein Structure

As the leaders of the Human Genome Project pondered the prospect of full-scale DNA...

Implant Tunnel Technique Deemed a Success

A study published in the Journal of Oral Implantology describes a new tunnel technique...

Marker of Salivary Progenitor Cells Identified

Discovery Seen as “Critical Step” in Understanding Salivary Gland Maintenance If you spent a...

Osteoporosis and Bone Health

A recent analysis from the Women’s Health Initiative, a 15-year prospective longitudinal study on...

Use of Potassium Nitrate Reduces Pain at Dental Hygiene Appointments

Managing the pain many patients feel at dental appointments might become easier since compounds...