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Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Total Joint Replacements

While the guidelines have changed regarding many previous reasons for premedication, an expert panel...

Consortium Publishes Salivary Proteome

In the beginning, scientists believed salivary proteins came in 2 varieties: amylases and mucins....

Direct Pulp Capping With Mineral Trioxide Aggregate

Direct pulp capping of a pulpal exposure during caries excavation has historically been considered...

Amalgam Doesn’t Affect Children’s Brain Development

Dental amalgam fillings do not adversely affect children’s brain development and neurological status, researchers...

Periodontal Disease and Gestational Diabetes

A study by a New York University dental research team has discovered evidence that...

Whitener Remineralizes and Recalcifies

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Dentistry has shown that Nu Radiance...

Case Selection and Invisible Braces

In 1997, adult patients were given a new choice, “invisible braces,” in lieu of...

Protein Expression of Porphyromonas Gingivalis

As millions of Americans with periodontal disease know, oral bacteria tend to accumulate in...

What Is a Patient’s Data Worth? Protecting Electronic Records for Peace of Mind

The vast majority of dental practices are still playing fast and loose with their...

Using the RED Proportion to Engineer the Perfect Smile

Dentists have considered smile design to be a subjective process. Methods using ideal smile...