Infection Control
New CDC Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the lead federal agency for...
Periodontics
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...
CE Articles
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...
CE Articles
The Tobacco-Using Patient and the Dental Office
As a primary care clinician, the dentist should identify and be prepared to intervene...
Hygiene
Treating the “Whole Patient” Builds the Practice
Considering the advances in technology over the last 10 years, dentistry today is much...
Infection Control
Selection and Use of Masks
The use of facemasks was first advocated at the end of the 19th century....
Risk Management
Dealing With Dental Malpractice, Part 1
Dr. Rosner walked into the reception room. The burly man spoke, “Are you Dr....
CE Articles
Immunity and Immunizations
Disease control and prevention are central to an effective program of infection control. It...
Hygiene
Ulcer Management – “I Just Want It To Be Gone!”
Two frantic calls from patients. When will it ever end? The first patient, Jamie,...
Management
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...