Clinical Update

Bisphenol A and Composites/Sealants

Bisphenol A (BPA) is widely used in the manufacture of certain plastics, and there...

Another Systemic Link?

Results from a study completed at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the...

Periodontal Diseases and Pre-Diabetes

Periodontal diseases may contribute to the progression to prediabetes, according to a new study...

Rigorous Dental Care and Bacterial Profile

Studies show that people who follow a meticulous plaque-removing regimen develop a more benign...

Treating Chronic Periodontitis

Numerous studies have suggested that the best way to fight chronic periodontitis is with...

Sonic Brushes Study

Removal of plaque and biofilm are keys to the reduction of cariogenic microorganisms and...

Photodynamic Therapy for Periodontal Diseases

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) may be an effective way to treat the bacteria associated with...

Hydrogen Peroxide Tooth Whiteners Do Not Cause Oral Cancer

A review of the literature by Dr. Ian C. Munro, et al, published in...

Nursing Mothers and Periodontal Bone Loss

An old wives’ tale exists about a tooth lost for every child, and the...

Pocket Debridement: Laser Versus Ultrasonic Therapy

Laser therapy may be new to hygiene, but test results on 20 patients indicate...