Clinical Update

Ultrasonics and Infection Control

Splatter during dental treatment is nothing new; however, airborne contamination is greatest when using...

Study: Vitamin D Promotes Bone Health, Calcium Absorption

Vitamin D is manufactured by the body when the skin is exposed to the...

Redundant Pathways in Tooth and Palate Development

In the early 1990s, Americans began hearing the advertising slogan “Got Milk?” to remind...

Tuberculosis Is Regaining a Foothold

Tuberculosis (TB), a disease that was once thought to be contained, has reemerged with...

Autoimmune Disorders and P Gingivalis

Autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and others have...

Cleft Lip/Palate Links to Other Congenital Anomalies

Oral clefts are the most frequently-occurring birth defects in the United States, affecting 1...

Treating Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Erosive oral lesions and desquamative gingivitis are 2 observable manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus...

The Danger in Sleep Apnea

Severe sleep apnea can cause more than just lost sleep. Constant gaps in breathing,...

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Yields Consistent Results

In the United States, 73 million people have high blood pressure—almost half are women....

Dental Sealants: The Risk of Bisphenol-A and Avoiding Toxicity

Bisphenol-A (BPA) is an origanic compound used primarily to make polycarbonate and epoxy resins....