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Detecting Oral Cancer

Researchers supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reported their initial...

New Study of Brushing and Flossing

In a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology, researchers found that tongue...

Resolvin E1 and Periodontitis

Periodontal disease is similar to other chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, where inflammation...

Bacterial Coaggregation in Oral Biofilm

Nearly 40 years ago, scientists noticed that genetically distinct bacteria isolated from dental plaque...

Vitamin B After Periodontal Flap Surgery

In a study investigating whether wounds heal better after vitamin B complex ingestion, 30...

Detecting Tooth Decay Early

A new tool for early detection of tooth decay is being studied at the...

Make Technology Work for You

Technology is here to stay and will continue to become more sophisticated and advanced....

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...

Disease Prevention: Caries Risk Assessment

Is it possible to prevent cavities before they start? This is a complex question...

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:...