...variability. After World War II, American soldiers returned to the United States with improved oral hygiene from stringent brushing habits overseas. Although boar hair toothbrushes still account for 10% of...

...well as the relative position of the implant platform, should be taken into account when evaluating the condition of the peri-implant tissues. Figure 4A. Periapical radiograph depicting an implant-supported crown...

...commonly violated OSHA standards in dentistry are the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and the Hazard Communication (Haz-Com) Standard, which account for 75% of all cited standards.9 From October 2011 to September...

...an X-ray beam between the panoramic and the intraoral radiation units must also be taken into account. Panoramic imagery is magnified 20% to 25%, and is notorious for distortion. Intraoral...

...type should be given to patients on a case-by-case basis, taking into account age, current and past dental health status, systemic health considerations, and patient preference. Affordability and easy access...

...fatalities each day. Children younger than 3 account for 70% of all child fatalities.11 The majority of victims are white (44.0%), Hispanic (21.8%), and black (21.0%).3 While research findings indicate...