Dentistry has a responsibility to adhere to scientifically accepted principles of infection control. The profession includes approximately 168,000 dentists, 112,000 registered dental hygienists,.
Although the average American will chew about 300 sticks of gum a year, in the past a chewing gum habit has been criticized.
Studies by Glass et al in the 1980s indicated that toothbrushes harbored microorganisms that could play a role in transmission of disease.1-3 The.
The purpose of this article is to summarize the newest dental x-ray guidelines from the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).
Epidemiologic data indicate that the population is aging and retaining its teeth. As this occurs, wear of the incisal edges of anterior teeth.
The aesthetically acceptable replacement of natural teeth is dependent on a variety of factors. Of critical importance is the natural appearance of the.
Since the introduction of osseointegrated implants for the replacement of missing or lost teeth, treatment options for partially and fully edentulous patients have.
Behcet’s disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a chronic relapsing vasculitis. Its first symptoms are usually numerous painful oral aphthous ulcers. These.
Consideration of the relationship of the gingiva, tooth, and restoration is essential when creating an aesthetically pleasing restoration. When restoring cervical lesions, the.
G.V. Black defined the class V lesion as occurring on the gingival one third of teeth (not in pits) and below the height.
