A study of more than 400 children in Washington state found that the proportion of pediatric patients with dental fear was 20%. The.

As the scientific community is seeking alternatives to antibiotic treatment, periodontal researchers found that photodynamic therapy (PDT) is advantageous for suppressing anaerobic bacteria.

Tuberculosis (TB) experienced decades of steady decline in the United States, but the disease has re-emerged in the last 5 years. Worldwide, 8.

The incidence of acute hepatitis B cases in children and adolescents in the United States has declined in conjunction with an increase in.

Poor posture of dental practitioners as they work is related to musculoskeletal disorders. Postures that are more neutral and less stressful reduce the.

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has begun supporting an innovative, 3-year study to compile the first full catalogue of genes.

There are currently certain advocates for using a thermoplastic bite impression material for use in identifying missing children. An article by Titunik questions.

Autotransplantation of a third molar is sometimes a treatment option when a first or second molar has been lost or severely damaged. A.

It has been proposed that in some patients with oral lichen planus (OLP), salivary gland function is affected. A study by Colquhoun, et.

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic condition that causes medical and developmental problems, including dental abnormalities and certain facial characteristics. This syndrome is.