Clinical Update

Lab Replicates Hepatitis C Virus

For the first time, scientists have replicated hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the laboratory....

Vaccination of Healthcare Workers

During October 3, 2004, to February 19, 2005, World Health Organization and National Respiratory...

Aspirin and Bleeding on Probing

A study by Royzman, et al published in the Journal of Periodontology assessed the...

Human Papilloma Virus and Oral Cancer

Although tobacco and alcohol consumption have been associated as principal risk factors in oral...

Pregnancy Complication Associated with Periodontal Destruction

Periodontal inflammation plays a possible role in the development of preeclampsia, a potentially deadly...

Salivary Gene Transfer

Each year more than 35,000 people in the United States receive radiation therapy to...

Chlorhexidine and Alveolar Osteitis

Alveolar osteitis (AO), or dry socket, is an extremely painful condition that can follow...

Oral Biofilm Differs Geographically

It has long been assumed that all chronic periodontitis is the same no matter...

Laser Treatment of Aphthous Ulcers

Aphthous ulcers are a common lesion of the mucous membranes, and can be extremely...

MTA and Endodontic Perforations

Perforations of the pulp chamber or root canals can occur during endodontic treatment. Larger,...