General Dentistry Articles

• Question: Is Cosmetic Dentistry Evidence-Based?

  Gary Alex, DMD, Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD, Gerard Kugel, DMD, MS, PhD
  Inside Dentistry - December 2011

  The "cosmetic revolution" brings a set of new challenges to dentistry

• Use of a Water Flosser For Interdental Cleaning

  Deborah M. Lyle, RDH, BS, MS
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2011

• Dysfunction Prompts Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment

  Christopher Pickel, DDS
  Compendium - Nov/Dec 2011

• Oral Biofilm: Entry and Immune System Response

  Duane Keller, DMD, J. William Costerton, PhD
  Inside Dentistry - November 2011

  The functions of oral biofilm and its effects on the host immune system

• Potential Link Between Periodontal Disease and Prostatitis

  Nabil F. Bissada, BDS, DDS, MSD
  Inside Dentistry - October 2011

  Describes a potential link between periodontal disease and prostatitis

• HPV in Tumors Predicts Survival from Throat Cancer

  Kie Kian Ang, MD, PhD
  Inside Dentistry - October 2011

  Discusses the impact of HPV in tumors and its predictive value for survival of throat cancer

• Reducing Women’s Risk of Heart Disease

  Timothy T. Brown, PhD
  Inside Dentistry - October 2011

  Describes the relationship between oral disease and CVD in women.

• The Link Between Periodontal Disease and Upper Respiratory Diseases

  Donald S. Clem, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - October 2011

  Describes the link between periodontal disease and various upper respiratory ailments

• Burning Mouth Syndrome Linked to Menopause

  Gary D. Klasser, DMD
  Inside Dentistry - October 2011

  Describes the challenges of diagnosing and treating burning mouth syndrome

• Dietary Supplements: Can They Benefit Oral and Overall Health

  Tieraona Low Dog, MD, Carole A. Palmer, EdD, RD, Richard L. Wynn, PhD
  Inside Dentistry - October 2011

  Key opinion leaders debate the merits of supplements in oral and overall health

• A Conversation With Robert J. Genco, DDS, PhD

  Inside Dentistry - October 2011

  James Bramson interviews Robert Jenco, past president of the AADR and IADR

• A Conversation with William V. Giannobile, DDS, MS, DMSc

  Inside Dentistry - Jul/Aug 2011

  Then Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Dental Research talks about his goals for his new appointment

• A Conversation with Richard W. Valachovic, DMD, MPH

  Inside Dentistry - June 2011

  Executive director of the ADEA describes the state of dental education and the oral health work environment

• Survey of United States dental schools on cementation protocols for implant crown restorations

  Howard E. Strassler, DDS
  Inside Dentistry - May 2011

  What dental cementation protocols are taught and recommended by 62 US dental schools and postgraduate programs?

• The Military's Proud History of Oral Disease Prevention

  Inside Dentistry - May 2011

  The most common disqualifier for military service in the 20th century was dental complications