Clinical Update

Reducing Inflammation and Bone Loss Related to Gum Disease

A University of Louisville (UofL) scientist has found a way to prevent inflammation and...

Melatonin Levels and Periodontitis

A study published in the Journal of Periodontology measured melatonin levels in the gingival...

Stem Cells Develop Into Mineralized Tissues

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology characterized the mineralized tissue formed...

Comparison of Orthodontic Bonding Preparation Techniques

A study published in the European Journal of Orthodontics evaluated the use of fluoride...

Surgical Techniques for Jaw Reconstruction

For a successful dental implant, the first step for some patients is reconstructive surgery...

Challenges of Cleft Lip and Palate

Children with cleft lip and/or palate encounter different challenges throughout the course of their...

New Techniques for Computer-Guided Implant Dentistry

The added precision of computer guidance to oral implant surgery provides another leap forward...

Safe Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography

In the August 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Dental As­sociation, the...

Methadone Use Poses Risks

Prescription painkiller overdoses were responsible for more than 15,500 deaths in 2009, the latest...

New Test for Dengue Virus Approved

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a new diagnostic...