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Impact of SRP plus LAA
Dr. Richard H. Nagelberg examines recent studies on the use of SRP plus LAA on all-cause and disease-specific health-care costs for periodontitis treatment/management in patients with vascular diseases and conditions.
Oral Medicine, Anesthetics, and the Oral/Systemic Connection
The deafening silence in dentistry
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Antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with breast implants prior to dental procedures
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Vaping and oral health: It’s worse than you think
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Bacterial collaborations
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Oral Medicine, Anesthetics, and the Oral/Systemic Connection
Ask the Experts: What do you use for your endo?
Oral Medicine, Anesthetics, and the Oral/Systemic Connection
Bacteria and lipids
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The power of teamwork: Spotting signs of instability during hygiene checks
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Study reveals the glue that holds it all together
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What will it take to prove the oral-systemic links?
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Common sense dentistry: Ask the experts
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Protecting dental staff from the most hazardous job in America
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Glutaraldehyde is more than a desensitizer: Lesser-known uses for total-etch adhesive techniques
Dr. Courtney Lavigne discusses a few of the lesser-known benefits of glutaraldehyde that can have a positive impact on your total-etch adhesive techniques.
Oral Medicine, Anesthetics, and the Oral/Systemic Connection
Dental sedation and anesthesia: Adverse events and recommended protocol
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WNL
During virtually every dental examination, a notation of within normal limits (WNL) is made in the patient's health history if everything is consistent with good oral and overall health. But does this standard visual exam truly mean that a thorough evaluation was made such that it can be accurately concluded that the patient has no pathology or conditions requiring intervention?
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Oral-systemic research trends
Dr. Richard Nagelberg says one oral-systemic trend that appears to be emerging is the ability of P. gingivalis to impact a variety of diseases and conditions. As such, he emphasizes the need for clinicians to have a knowledge of the systemic damage that periodontal pathogens can do as they treat their patients.
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Beautiful Restorations To Last A Lifetime
We all want our restorations to last an indefinite amount of time. Unfortunately, there are many factors that can reduce the longevity and beauty of our direct and indirect restorations. Read More...
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Tips for economical, safe, and efficient endodontics
It has been stated that root canals performed by GPs have an 80% success rate. Renowned endodontist Dr. Allan S. Deutsch details three factors many dentists overlook. Mastering these endodontics elements will increase the success rate for root canal procedures.
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Perio pathogens cause atherosclerosis
Dr. Richard Nagelberg stresses the critical need for salivary testing to identify the bacteria involved in periodontal disease, as diminishing the likelihood of a cardiovascular event from atherosclerosis is now the enormous opportunity and responsibility of dental professionals.
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Dental water line infection control: A work in progress
Although effective, user-friendly choices are available to meet the challenge of infection control for dental water lines, it is ultimately up to individual dentists and dental personnel to choose and use them correctly.
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Product spotlight: Gemini 810 + 980 diode laser by Ultradent
As part of our 2017 Chicago Midwinter new products feature, Dr. Simmons interviews the Ultradent team about their new diode laser.
Oral Medicine, Anesthetics, and the Oral/Systemic Connection
Effective, sensible, and safe hand hygiene
Clinical research has shown that high numbers of health care-associated infections, in addition to the spread of drug-resistant microorganisms, continue to occur from poor hand hygiene compliance.
