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Gains Made Toward Treatment of Rare Bone Disease

Diagnosed in toddlers, X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is the most common form of heritable rickets,...

Genetic Link to Periodontitis Confirmed

Dr. Kimon Divaris, research assistant professor in the department of pediatric dentistry at the...

Test Detects Cancer Earlier

A fundamental strategy in the war against cancer is to catch it early, long...

Accuracy of Technology for Placing Implants Tested

Preoperative planning and positioning are essential steps to avoid complications when placing dental im­plants....

HPV Oropharyngeal Cancer: A Killer Among Us

As I took my seat amidst my family, the chapel began to fill up...

Endoscopic Periodontal Debridement

INTRODUCTION Periodontal diseases affect a significant portion of the adult population. Periodontitis is the...

Advancing the Standard of Care With the LANAP Protocol

INTRODUCTION The specialty of periodontics has long relied on surgical intervention to achieve the...

The New Science of Strong Endo Teeth

INTRODUCTION Are today’s typical endodontic accesses as outdated as the typical G. V. Black...

Management of Occlusion Over Implants, Part 1: Three 10-Year Case Follow-ups and Evaluations

INTRODUCTION Occlusal overloading, as reported in the scientific literature, is the primary cause of...

Implant Therapy in the Aesthetic Zone: Maintaining Gingival Margins

One of the greatest challenges for the implant surgeon and restorative dentist is creating...