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Oral Lichen Planus and Dry Mouth

It has been proposed that in some patients with oral lichen planus (OLP), salivary...

Williams Syndrome

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic condition that causes medical and developmental problems, including...

Periodontal Disease and Coronary Artery Disease

A study published in a recent issue of the Journal of Periodontology explains another...

The Computer-Generated Treatment Plan…Create the Nucleus to Successful Systems

During the observation portion of an in-office consultation, I witnessed the business administrative staff...

Endodontic Instrumentation Crowning Down

Starting with the end in mind usually gives the clinician a much better chance...

The Link Between Oral Health and Systemic Health: A Review

Oral health and general health should not be interpreted as separate entities. Our mouths...

Preparing Instruments for Sterilization

Many local home centers offer short courses on a variety of repair and remodeling...

Dealing With Patient Feelings

Regardless of how a patient enters a practice, he or she brings feelings about...

Cancer Chemotherapy and Oral Care

By Jerome P. Rothstein, DDS, MHA   Hundreds of thousands of patients receive cancer...

Team Care for Periodontal Disease: A Model for Patient Rights

The National Diabetes Education Program is a joint program of the National Institutes of...