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Clinical Update
Lab Replicates Hepatitis C Virus
For the first time, scientists have replicated hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the laboratory....
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Vaccination of Healthcare Workers
During October 3, 2004, to February 19, 2005, World Health Organization and National Respiratory...
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Aspirin and Bleeding on Probing
A study by Royzman, et al published in the Journal of Periodontology assessed the...
Clinical Update
Human Papilloma Virus and Oral Cancer
Although tobacco and alcohol consumption have been associated as principal risk factors in oral...
Clinical Update
Pregnancy Complication Associated with Periodontal Destruction
Periodontal inflammation plays a possible role in the development of preeclampsia, a potentially deadly...
Clinical Update
Salivary Gene Transfer
Each year more than 35,000 people in the United States receive radiation therapy to...
Clinical Update
Chlorhexidine and Alveolar Osteitis
Alveolar osteitis (AO), or dry socket, is an extremely painful condition that can follow...
Clinical Update
Oral Biofilm Differs Geographically
It has long been assumed that all chronic periodontitis is the same no matter...
Clinical Update
Laser Treatment of Aphthous Ulcers
Aphthous ulcers are a common lesion of the mucous membranes, and can be extremely...
Clinical Update
MTA and Endodontic Perforations
Perforations of the pulp chamber or root canals can occur during endodontic treatment. Larger,...