...public health entities to reduce their prevalence.15–18 In 2012, 450,000 babies were born preterm in the US, accounting for 35% of all infant deaths.19 In 2015, 8% of all infants...

...patient selection when considering root coverage procedures. The selection criteria for root coverage procedures is similar to any elective surgical treatment. Here are factors that must be taken into account....

...their health information or make account payments any time. In addition, recommending technology-based self-care aids, such as the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health’s Text2Floss© program, may serve to...

...enamel and dentin act as a semipermeable membrane that allows small molecules to pass into the tooth structure. This may account for reports of tooth discoloration from extrinsic sources becoming...

...help ensure accuracy of translation and act as a culture broker to close communication gaps. Cultural brokering is needed because the mere translation of language does not take into account...

...of aging.8,11–13 Environmental and genetic variations interact and account for differences in inflammation among individuals.11 While inflammation in the body is actively resolved by protective mechanisms that help to restore...