Clinical Update
Red Wine Can Help Prevent/Treat Periodontal Disease
Researchers are finding that components found in red wine can help in preventing and...
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Comparison of Two Local Anesthetics
A double-blind crossover study conducted by Branco, et al compared the anesthetic success, onset,...
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Oral Bacterium and Cardiovascular Disease Explored
Debate over whether certain oral pathogens might contribute to the onset of cardiovascular disease...
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Scientists Make Major Finding on Potential Cure for Type 1 Diabetes
A major finding representing an important step toward a potential cure for type 1...
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Study of Acquired Immune Systems
When oral bacteria invade the gingival tissues and initiate periodontal disease, a battle ensues...
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Fluoride Varnish and Early Childhood Caries
New evidence supports the effectiveness of fluoride varnish in preventing early childhood caries, according...
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Life-Threatening Sequela of Sodium Hypochlorite Extrusion Reported
The use of sodium hypochlorite as an irrigant solution during endodontic treatment is generally...
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Arestin Significantly Reduces Bacteria Responsible for Periodontal Disease
A new study highlighting the antimicrobial effectiveness of Arestin (minocycline hydrochloride) 1-mg microspheres in...
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Emergence of New Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
During the 1990s, multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB), defined as resistance to at least isoniazid...
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Imaging Technique Shows Promise in Detecting Early Signs of Tooth Decay
When dentists notice teeth with tiny “white-spot” lesions or areas of mildly decalcified enamel,...