Lori Roniger[email protected]Dental HygieneFamilies of kids with cleft lip need more dental supportWhat's getting in the way of children born with a cleft lip or palate having better oral health? A new study examined the experience of toothbrushing in these children and their families, and found that, despite good intentions, they encountered some obstacles to maintaining consistent effective oral health routines.September 19, 2017PeriodonticsSome chlorhexidine mouthwashes may be better than othersChlorhexidine is known for reducing plaque, but how do mouthwashes with varying chlorhexidine concentration levels compare? Researchers tested three chlorhexidine solutions to see which was better at combating plaque and gingivitis, and they found some unexpected differences.September 13, 2017EndodonticsRotary better than manual instruments for endo retreatmentResearchers tested two rotary instruments and one manual file side by side to see which was able to remove the most residual filling material after failed endodontic therapy. The comparison resulted in a striking clinical preference.September 13, 2017RestorationsHow peri-implant disease is evolvingHow prevalent is peri-implant disease? And what are its pathogenesis and risk factors, as well as the best ways to diagnosis and treat it? An expert on inflammation and regeneration offered practical device on the changing facets of this increasingly common condition.September 7, 2017Dental PracticeTreatment planning is key for practice growthReady to take your practice to the next level? Sonia Leziy, DDS, spoke at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2017 meeting about the most important innovations in recent years to her periodontal and prosthodontic group practice. They're not what you think.September 4, 2017Dental PracticeCDA Presents 2017: Key ways to prepare for dental emergenciesSAN FRANCISCO - What should you do if a patient experiences an acute myocardial infarction while at your office? Do you have an emergency plan? A presentation given at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2017 meeting on August 24 provided useful information on how to avoid and be better prepared for handling serious medical events during dental treatment.August 27, 2017Hygiene ToolsBenefits of nonfluoride agents in kids remain unclearVarious nonfluoride substances have shown promise for preventing caries in children's primary teeth. But a new research review has found that there isn't sufficient research yet to recommend that any of them take the place of fluoride for cavity prevention.August 23, 2017RestorationsAre porous implants as stable as threaded ones?Threaded implants are thought to provide both better primary stability and connection to bone than porous implants, but research to back that up is lacking. A new study examined the mechanical stability of the two implants and found that porous ones appeared to provide sufficient support by increasing contact between bone and the implant.August 22, 2017RestorationsDo sealants deliver as promised for caries prevention?Sealants are commonly used for caries prevention, but are they all effective? With new sealant materials on the market, researchers updated a previous comprehensive review to reflect new data and to see if they are effective.August 7, 2017Oral BacteriaNew direction for preventing early childhood caries?Bacteria and yeast are jointly responsible for early childhood caries, previous research suggests. Now a new study has isolated the surface molecules on yeast that interact with bacteria to form some biofilms, potentially leading to a novel strategy to fight this disease.July 31, 2017Previous PagePage 6 of 12Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesFormer orthodontist arrested for child exploitation againA former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.PeriodonticsThyroid hormone levels may predict gum diseaseDental HygieneRevolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygienePatient CommunicationThe 80/20 rule of communication in the dental officePatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for making a great 1st impression
