Clinical Update
Detecting Oral Cancer
Researchers supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reported their initial...
Clinical Update
New Study of Brushing and Flossing
In a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology, researchers found that tongue...
Clinical Update
Resolvin E1 and Periodontitis
Periodontal disease is similar to other chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, where inflammation...
Clinical Update
Bacterial Coaggregation in Oral Biofilm
Nearly 40 years ago, scientists noticed that genetically distinct bacteria isolated from dental plaque...
Clinical Update
Vitamin B After Periodontal Flap Surgery
In a study investigating whether wounds heal better after vitamin B complex ingestion, 30...
Clinical Update
Detecting Tooth Decay Early
A new tool for early detection of tooth decay is being studied at the...
Computers
Make Technology Work for You
Technology is here to stay and will continue to become more sophisticated and advanced....
Endodontics
The Surgical Operating Microscope: Pushing the Boundaries of the Possible in Dentistry
In August 1992 in Dentistry Today, I wrote an article, “The SOM: A Quantum...
Hygiene
Disease Prevention: Caries Risk Assessment
Is it possible to prevent cavities before they start? This is a complex question...
Implants
Use of the YSGG Laser in Dental Implant Surgery: Scientific Rationale and Case Reports
The purpose of this article is to describe the use of the erbium, chromium:...