Clinical Update
Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Total Joint Replacements
While the guidelines have changed regarding many previous reasons for premedication, an expert panel...
Clinical Update
Consortium Publishes Salivary Proteome
In the beginning, scientists believed salivary proteins came in 2 varieties: amylases and mucins....
Clinical Update
Direct Pulp Capping With Mineral Trioxide Aggregate
Direct pulp capping of a pulpal exposure during caries excavation has historically been considered...
Clinical Update
Amalgam Doesn’t Affect Children’s Brain Development
Dental amalgam fillings do not adversely affect children’s brain development and neurological status, researchers...
Clinical Update
Periodontal Disease and Gestational Diabetes
A study by a New York University dental research team has discovered evidence that...
Clinical Update
Whitener Remineralizes and Recalcifies
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Dentistry has shown that Nu Radiance...
Clinical Update
Case Selection and Invisible Braces
In 1997, adult patients were given a new choice, “invisible braces,” in lieu of...
Clinical Update
Protein Expression of Porphyromonas Gingivalis
As millions of Americans with periodontal disease know, oral bacteria tend to accumulate in...
Computers
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...
Cover Story
Using the RED Proportion to Engineer the Perfect Smile
Dentists have considered smile design to be a subjective process. Methods using ideal smile...