The use of alternative fulcrums enables dental hygienists to apply the multidirectional strokes necessary to remove deposits from deep periodontal pockets.
Abutment Height Relates to Peri Implant Bone Loss While many factors impact implant surgery outcomes—from initial treatment planning and osseointegration to oral hygiene—researchers have now determined that prosthetic abutment height may…
Crohn's Disease Increases Risk of Dental Caries It is a common theory that people with Crohn's disease are at increased risk for dental caries and other oral health problems, but little research has been conducted on this association—until…
Study Shows Marijuana Use Affects Brain Size and Shape The recreational use of marijuana by young adults may alter the size and shape of their brains—specifically, regions that impact emotion and motivation—according to new research…
System Shows Promise for Treatment of Periodontitis A new system for classifying periodontal diseases has been devised by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) in New York. The system, which promises to help clinicians…
