This clinical trial determined the effect of an experimental denture adhesive on the breath odor of 37 adults wearing full dentures.  This research demonstrates the ability of both an experimental and marketed denture adhesive to deliver superior second-person breath benefits relative to no adhesive.

A Review of the Clinical Management of Mobile Teeth
Guillermo Bernal, DDS, MSD; Juan C. Carvajal, DDS; Carlos A. Muñoz, DDS, MSD

This article discusses the relationship between occlusion and tooth mobility with an emphasis on identifying differences between increased mobility and increasing mobility as well as the indications, contraindications, and basic principles of tooth splinting are also reviewed.

Digital Radiography:  An Overview
Edwin T. Parks, DMD, MS; Gail F. Williamson, RDH, MS

A comprehensive overview of digital imaging including basic terminology and comparisons with film-based imaging. The principles of direct and indirect digital imaging modalities, intraoral and extraoral applications, image processing, and diagnostic efficacy are presented.

Removable Partial Denture Design:  A Study of a Selected Population in Saudi Arabia
Walid M. Sadig, BDS, MS; Ayodeji T. Idowu, BDS, MS

The purpose of this study is to determine the pattern of partial edentulism, the major connector, clasping, and design of 740 cobalt chromium RPD frameworks constructed for a selected population in Saudi Arabia.

Getting to Know You
Steven Schwartz, DDS

This article provides an insight into strategies that are effective in promoting a dental practice through name recognition and professional reputation enhancement.

The AAMOP Case Challenge:  “The Case of a Subtle Expansion of the Mandible”
John W. Hellstein, DDS, MS; Ronald L. Roholt, DDS, MD; Henry W. Ferguson, DMD

A healthy 25-year old Caucasian man presented for a routine dental examination.  He was unaware of a subtle hard and non-tender expansion involving the right posterior mandible.  See if you can make the diagnosis.

Continuing Education:  Insurance Cross Coding:  Submitting Medical Insurance
Esther K. Andrews, CDA, RDA, RDH, MA

This continuing education course will provide general information pertaining to the reporting of dental services to medical third parties.  An office protocol outlining the steps necessary to file medical insurance claims for dental treatment will serve as a guide in the management of third party payment.