Clinical Update

Tooth Loss and Systemic Health

Adequate nutrition, self-esteem, social interaction, and appearance are all functions of a full and...

Best Way to Clean Interproximally

A study involving 77 patients with chronic periodontal disease evaluated plaque index, papilla level,...

Whiplash May Produce Delayed Jaw Pain

“One in three people who are exposed to whiplash trauma, which induces neck symptoms,...

Tonsils and HIV Transmission

Researchers have long considered the tonsils to serve as reservoirs for the replication of...

Stress and Periodontal Disease

A literature review published in the August 2007 issue of the Journal of Periodontology...

CPR Shifts Emphasis to Chest Compressions

Sudden cardiac death is the second leading cause of death in the United States,...

Melatonin: Could It Help Fight Periodontal Disease?

A literature review published in the June 2007 issue of the Journal of Periodontology...

Fluid Secretion in a Salivary Gland

Dr. Irwin Mandel, the now-retired pioneer of salivary research, once referred to the salivary...

Whole Grains and Periodontal Disease

Can eating whole grains reduce your risk for periodontal disease? It’s possible. Results of...

Lasers and Root Canal Bacteria

High-tech dental lasers used mainly to prepare cavities for restoration now can help eliminate...