...oral cavity and LBW and/or preterm delivery.18–20 Infections are estimated to account for 30% to 50% of all premature deliveries.18–20 Bacterial infections and inflammation trigger production of infection-fighting chemicals…

...contact—minimizing the possibility of too-high occlusion, which can account for post-operative tooth sensitivity. At 19 microns, the Bite-Chek’s thin profile helps patients completely close their bite, eliminating mandibular…

...an average of 50,000 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are diagnosed annually. Men who sleep with men account for 68% of these new cases, and African American and...

...deaths—more than the 12,734 deaths attributed to human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS).5Currently, individuals age 55 to 64 account for more than half of HCV deaths in the US.2...

...patients with relative contraindications; and 1 mg levonordefrin per appointment for all patients).1 Calculations for the maximum number of cartridges need to account for both the anesthetic and the vasoconstrictor....

...is composed of a matrix of hydroxyapatite crystals and protein, with inorganic components accounting for 96% of its structure.19 When carbohydrates and fermentable sugars are ingested, the pH of the...

...clinical appearance (Table 3). The initial, moderate, and advanced categories are each subdivided to account for variations in appearance. Once the tooth surface has been cleaned, the hard tissue examination...

...activity is electronically mediated. Pods Embed Error: Pod not found. Introduction As health care professionals, dental team members must take into account the changes to the oral cavity that are...