Clinical Update

Addition of ATP to Midazolam Offers Enhanced Dental Sedation

The anesthetic drug midazolam is in widespread use for brief dental and medical procedures...

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Clinical Update

Fluoride in Drinking Water Cuts Tooth Decay in Adults

A new study has produced the strongest evidence yet that fluoride in drinking water...

sitegroundJune 5, 20131 Mins read

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Human Microbe Study of Periodontitis

Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have solved the genetic code of...

sitegroundJune 5, 20131 Mins read

Clinical Update

Fractional Co2 Laser Irradiation and Enamel Remineralization

A study investigated the combined effect of fractional CO2 laser irradiation and fluoride on...

sitegroundJune 5, 20131 Mins read

Clinical Update

Vitamin D and Periodontitis

Vitamin D has been known to be associated with periodontitis, although the exact mechanisms...

sitegroundJune 5, 20131 Mins read

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In-Office Bleaching Agents and Composite Resins

The physical properties of dental restorative materials affect the longevity of restorations as well...

sitegroundJune 5, 20131 Mins read

Clinical Update

New Research: Mouthrinse Reduces Plaque and Gingivitis

New research published in General Dentistry indicates that the use of a germ-killing mouthrinse...

sitegroundJune 5, 20131 Mins read

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Prophylactic Antibiotics and Implant Surgery

A prospective double-blind randomized controlled trial tested the effect of prophylactic antibiotics on postoperative...

sitegroundApril 9, 20132 Mins read

Clinical Update

Gains Made Toward Treatment of Rare Bone Disease

Diagnosed in toddlers, X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is the most common form of heritable rickets,...

sitegroundApril 9, 20132 Mins read

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Genetic Link to Periodontitis Confirmed

Dr. Kimon Divaris, research assistant professor in the department of pediatric dentistry at the...

sitegroundApril 9, 20131 Mins read