Periodontics
The Future of Periodontal Diagnostic Testing
Traditionally, periodontal disease has been diagnosed by a radiographic and clinical examination including the...
Periodontics
Periodontal Disease and Diabetes Mellitus: Bidirectional Relationship
Periodontal diseases (periodontitis) are bacterial infections and can result in the destruction of tissues...
Aesthetics
Ensuring the Quality of Aesthetic Veneers With Digital Shade Analysis
In the September 2002 issue of Dentistry Today, I examined the importance color can...
Long-Term Care
Dentistry for The Long Term Care Patient
Among the groups in the United States with the most limited access to dental...
Periodontics
Managing Risk Factors in Successful Nonsurgical Treatment
Management of periodontal disease is a dynamic and ongoing process. Only recently have we...
Pain Management
Diagnosis and Management of Nondental Toothache
The patient who presents with a toothache or tooth pain that has no obvious...
Pediatric Dentistry
Oral Healthcare for Infants
Over the past few decades, the oral health of infants and children has improved...
Hygiene
Oral Care for Patients Undergoing Cancer Therapy
More than 1,250,000 Americans are newly diagnosed with cancer every year. Approximately 500,000 of...
Anesthesia
Nitrous Oxide Analgesia: What Is a Safe Level of Exposure for the Dental Staff?
One of the major challenges of clinical dentistry is the management of pain and...
Management
Recession-Proof Your Practice
Now that the economy is officially in a recession, is your practice feeling the...