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Periodontal Disease and Cardiovascular Diseases

A study by Janket, et al, originally published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral...

Creating Natural Gingival Profiles Using the Ovate Pontic Technique

The aesthetically acceptable replacement of natural teeth is dependent on a variety of factors....

Restoring Anterior and Posterior Aesthetics and Function

Composite resins that are currently available can produce restorations that are highly aesthetic and...

Changes in Thought for Dental Hygienists

The practice of dental hygiene is ever-changing as the scientific community allocates more time...

Diabetes and Oral Health

Approximately 17 million Americans have diabetes, and many are unaware that they have the...

The Tobacco-Using Patient and the Dental Office

As a primary care clinician, the dentist should identify and be prepared to intervene...

Chlorhexidine Use In Endodontics

Bacteria are the primary etiology in the development of periapical bone lesions, and endodontic...

The Suction Cup Denture: A Century-Old Technology Reborn

Complete denture wearers may be one of the largest underserved dental patient populations, with...

Periodontal Surgery: Resection to Regeneration

The focus of periodontal surgery has shifted over time from a philosophy based on...

Soft-Tissue Root Coverage: Clinical Rationale and Case Report

Although tissue grafting for root coverage is not a new concept,1  periodontal plastic surgery...