Clinical Update

Oral Bacterium Has Unique Characteristic

Dental researchers have long viewed the tooth decay-causing bacterium Streptococcus mutans as one of...

Protein Molecule Plays Role in Pain Signaling

The term nociception refers to the sensory component of pain. It refers to the...

Vaccine Reduces Incidence of HBV

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a bloodborne and sexually transmitted virus. Rates of new...

Herpes Simplex Virus and Helicobacter Pylori

Helicobacter pylori is one of the most common bacterial infections, and has been isolated...

Periodontal Therapy and Preterm, Low-Birthweight Infants

A periodontal evaluation as part of prenatal care may become more commonplace based on...

Fluoride Supplements During Pregnancy

For women who take fluoride supplements during pregnancy, the hope is the extra fluoride...

Birth Defect Gene Identified

An animal model may explain how skull malformations (eg, cleft lip/palate and congenitally missing...

Intracanal Laser Irradiation

In recent years, lasers have been used for root canal disinfection. Root canal disinfection...

Pulpotomy Techniques

It is accepted that pulpotomy therapy is appropriate for the management of cariously exposed...

Risk Indicators for Tooth Loss

Severe periodontal disease causes tooth loss and affects a certain group of people that...