Clinical Update

Probiotics: Good Bacteria

While the oral cavity may contain more than 600 species of bacteria, not all...

Microleakage and Composite Restorations

Marginal seals in composite restorations may be improved with the use of less viscous...

Surgical-Planning Software for Severe Bone Atrophy

The complex nature of maxillary atrophy has necessitated technological enhancements for reconstruction surgeries. A...

The Current Focus of Cancer Research: From Oncogenes to DNA Methylation

In 1988, science journalist Natalie Angier published the groundbreaking book entitled Natural Obsessions. Angier’s...

Caring for Infants’ Teeth

Early childhood caries (ECC) develops with higher risk in infants who are exposed to...

Maternal Folate Intake and the Incidence of Cleft Palate

Previous studies have indicated a link between maternal intake of multivitamin supplements containing folate...

Anxiety Linked to Disease

Patients with a medical history of chronic disease may also have anxiety. Data reveal...

HIV-1 Replication Without Integration

Viral “cooperation” is shown to be a mode of retroviral replication that allows the...

Scientists Develop Sensitive Salivary Sensor to Test for Early Signs of Disease

As scientists construct the first saliva tests for early signs of cancer and other...

Blue Curing Light Stunts Tumor Growth

A blue curing light used to cure composite restorations may stunt tumor growth, according...