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New CDC Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the lead federal agency for...

A Perspective Regarding the Role of Local Drug Delivery in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis: Things You Should Know

Periodontal diseases are infections of the periodontium.1 Once there is an immune response to...

Prerestorative Periodontal Plastic Surgery Creating the Gingival Framework for the Ideal Smile

It has been said that a beautiful painting or photograph is enhanced by the...

The Tobacco-Using Patient and the Dental Office

As a primary care clinician, the dentist should identify and be prepared to intervene...

Treating the “Whole Patient” Builds the Practice

Considering the advances in technology over the last 10 years, dentistry today is much...

Selection and Use of Masks

The use of facemasks was first advocated at the end of the 19th century....

Dealing With Dental Malpractice, Part 1

Dr. Rosner walked into the reception room. The burly man spoke, “Are you Dr....

Immunity and Immunizations

Disease control and prevention are central to an effective program of infection control. It...

Ulcer Management – “I Just Want It To Be Gone!”

Two frantic calls from patients. When will it ever end? The first patient, Jamie,...

How To Build Your Dream Practice, Part 3 Some Remaining Steps

Figure 1. Orient the new employee to start producing. Figure 2. Monitor duties and...