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Clinical Update
Oral Bacterium Has Unique Characteristic
Dental researchers have long viewed the tooth decay-causing bacterium Streptococcus mutans as one of...
Clinical Update
Protein Molecule Plays Role in Pain Signaling
The term nociception refers to the sensory component of pain. It refers to the...
Clinical Update
Vaccine Reduces Incidence of HBV
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a bloodborne and sexually transmitted virus. Rates of new...
Clinical Update
Herpes Simplex Virus and Helicobacter Pylori
Helicobacter pylori is one of the most common bacterial infections, and has been isolated...
Clinical Update
Periodontal Therapy and Preterm, Low-Birthweight Infants
A periodontal evaluation as part of prenatal care may become more commonplace based on...
Clinical Update
Fluoride Supplements During Pregnancy
For women who take fluoride supplements during pregnancy, the hope is the extra fluoride...
Clinical Update
Birth Defect Gene Identified
An animal model may explain how skull malformations (eg, cleft lip/palate and congenitally missing...
Clinical Update
Intracanal Laser Irradiation
In recent years, lasers have been used for root canal disinfection. Root canal disinfection...
Clinical Update
Pulpotomy Techniques
It is accepted that pulpotomy therapy is appropriate for the management of cariously exposed...
Clinical Update
Risk Indicators for Tooth Loss
Severe periodontal disease causes tooth loss and affects a certain group of people that...