CE Articles
Infection of Dental Implements and Appliances Part 1: The Toothbrush
Studies by Glass et al in the 1980s indicated that toothbrushes harbored microorganisms that...
TMD
Evaluation And Management of TMD’s Part 2
Once proper patient evaluation techniques have been implemented and a working differential diagnosis has...
TMD
Evaluation and Management of TMDs, Part 1 History, Epidemiology, Classification, Anatomy, and Patient Evaluation
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) include a number of clinical problems that involve the masticatory musculature,...
Hygiene
The Gentle Art of Periodontal Maintenance: A Protocol Using Essential Oils
The greatest of historic castles, monuments, palaces, and homes continue to exist because their...
Periodontics
The Relationship Between Coronary Artery Disease and Periodontal Disease
William Hunter, an English physician in the early 20th century, brought to our attention...
Periodontics
Managing Risk Factors in Successful Nonsurgical Treatment
Management of periodontal disease is a dynamic and ongoing process. Only recently have we...
Periodontics
Surgical Crown Lengthening for Enhanced Clinical Success
Teeth needing restoration should have all caries removed. When this is accomplished, adequate supragingival...
Pain Management
Oral Analgesics for Acute Dental Pain
Acute pain is the most common complaint that causes patients to seek help from...
Pain Management
Is There a Satisfactory Alternative to Opioids in the Management of Surgical Pain?
Figure 1. Rofecoxib: Specific inhibition of COX-2. The dental practitioner has many ways of...
Oral Medicine
Differential Diagnosis of Severe Recurrent Oral Ulceration
Recurrent aphthous ulceration (RAU) also known as aphthous ulceration, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, or in...