Clinical Update
Bisphosphonates Associated With Osteonecrosis
The use of bisphosphonates (eg, Zomeda, Aredia, Fosamax) has been associated with spontaneous necrosis...
Clinical Update
Inflammation Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Early exposure to inflammatory disease multiplies Alzheimer’s risk, according to researchers at the University...
Clinical Update
Crown Retention With Resin-Based Sealers
The use of dentin sealers before crown cementation can reduce postcementation sensitivity. Various sealer...
Clinical Update
Saliva and Diagnosis
Scientists at UCLA’s School of Dentistry are investigating the possibility of diagnosing high-impact diseases...
Clinical Update
Signal Transduction in S. Mutans
Scientists have strongly suspected that the tooth decay-causing bacterium Streptococcus mutans modifies certain aspects...
Clinical Update
Banking Teeth for Stem Cells
Deciduous and wisdom teeth, along with jawbone and periodontal ligament, are noncontroversial sources of...
Clinical Update
Cigarette Smoking Among Adults
One of the national health objectives for 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of...
Clinical Update
Osseointegration and Irradiated Cancer Patients
There is debate among clinicians regarding the placement of implants in patients who have...
Clinical Update
Plaque Bacteria and Heart Attacks
Researchers have found evidence that the amount of bacteria in subgingival plaque may contribute...
Clinical Update
Root-End Fillings and Microleakage
Many materials have been evaluated for use as root-end fillings in the event conventional...