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Aphthous Ulcers: Treatment and Case Report

Aphthous ulcers are a common occurrence in the general population. Although not life-threatening, they...

Evaluation and Treatment by General Dentists of Oral Soft-Tissue Lesions

Oral soft-tissue lesions are frequently observed in patients treated by general dentists as well...

Oral Postsurgical Complication in Patient Taking Bisphosphonates

    The patient of a periodontist in private practice in New Orleans developed...

Implications of Bisphosphonate Use for the Dentist: An Introduction

Recently, the health sciences literature has suggested important oral/dental implications for patients with a...

Adopting a New Philosophy: Minimal Invasion

Many of you reading this article (or family members or people you know) have...

Aesthetic Reconstruction of “Meth Mouth”

Due to the rise in use of methamphetamine (meth) in the United States, dental...

Digital Photographic Case Documentation for TMJ Disorders and Sleep Apnea Treatment

Photographic case documentation is an essential part of record keeping in the dental office....

Methamphetamine Use and Your Patients

Methamphetamine use is pervasive, its manufacture is easy, and its users are not limited...

Gold Foil and Its Use in Modern Dentistry

Direct gold, or gold foil, is the oldest dental restorative material and continues to...

An Alternative Treatment for the Periodontal Infrabony Defect: A Synthetic Bioactive Resorbable Composite Graft

For the past 15 years emphasis has moved away from resective periodontal surgery toward...