Clinical Update

Deterrents to Implant Treatment

A study recently published in the International Journal of Prosthodontics revealed that while the...

Diagnosis of Diabetes Increasing

In 2005, an estimated 20.8 million persons in the United States (approximately 7% of...

Periodontal Disease and Stroke

People missing some or all of their teeth or who have significant loss of...

New Coating for Orthodontic Brackets

Early tests on a new coating for orthodontic brackets and wires suggest that it...

Polishing Aesthetic Restorations

Distinguishing restorations from tooth enamel is becoming more difficult as aesthetic materials are developed...

Process Involved in Inflammatory Resolution

For those studying inflammation, the name of the game has been initiation. How does...

Salivary Melatonin and Periodontal Disease Severity

Salivary melatonin may play an important role in maintaining periodontal health, according to a...

Bioactive Cement Scaffold May Improve Bone Grafts

Researchers from the American Dental Association Foundation and the National Institute of Standards and...

Periodontal and Heart Diseases

Researchers have found an increased risk of coronary heart disease for people younger than...

Immune Cells and Periodontal Disease

Researchers at The Forsyth Institute have confirmed in human gingival tissue that immune cells...