Clinical Update

Dental “Grills” Could Tarnish Smile

Grills or “fronts” may be stylish to some patients, but the American Dental Association...

Resolvin E1 Studied in Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is initiated by bacteria populating dental plaque and may eventually result in...

Immediate Implants in Infected Sites

Placement of implants immediately after tooth extraction is an accepted protocol, but it is...

Outcomes for Tooth Avulsion

The best outcome in the case of tooth avulsion can be expected when the...

Seawater Studied for the Production of Artificial Bone

Researchers supported by the NIDCR report that they have harnessed the unique physics of...

Beverages and Enamel Erosion

A research team from the University of Iowa, recognizing that sugared beverages are playing...

Screening for Chronic Hepatitis B

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is the most common cause of cirrhosis and...

Oral Bacterium’s Role in Systemic Disease

Researchers have known for years that the oral bacterium with the torturously long name...

Oral Postsurgical Complication in Patient Taking Bisphosphonates

    The patient of a periodontist in private practice in New Orleans developed...

Molecular Target Reported in Candida Albicans

Candida albicans is a common cause of yeast infections in people, ranging from diaper...