This in vitro study evaluates microleakage of tooth colored restoratives and accompanying single step adhesive systems when either syringe air or “sponge” applicator tooth drying methods are used.

A Review of Drug-Induced Oral Reactions
Mohammad Abdollahi, PharmD, PhD; Mania Radfar, PharmD

This article provides a review of drugs that may cause adverse effects in the mouth and related structures.  It is designed for the practicing dentist to better diagnose oral disease, administer medications and improve patient compliance during drug therapy.

The Effect of A 10% Carbamide Peroxide Home Bleaching System on the Gingival Health
Khalid Almas, BDS, MSc, FRACDS, FDSRCS; Mawahib Al-Harbi, BDS; Maryam Al-Gunaim, BDS

This clinical investigation evaluates the effect of 10% carbamide peroxide gel on gingival health by measuring changes to the Bleeding, Plaque, and Gingival Indices.

Evidence-Based Decision Making in Action:
Part 2 – Evaluating and Applying the Clinical Evidence
Jane Forrest, RDH, EdD; Syrene A. Miller, BA

This is the second of a two-part series describing the use of evidence-based decision-making (EBDM).  This article focuses on assessing the validity of a study and applying that information to the clinical decision-making process.

A Large Glandular Odontogenic Cyst of the Mandible: Report of Case
Ümit Ertas, DDS, PhD; M. Cemil Büyükkurt, DDS, PhD; Metin Güngörmüs, DDS, PhD; Ömer Kaya, DDS, PhD

This is a report of a case of a 70-year old male who presented with a firm swelling in the right side of his edentulous mandible that was diagnosed as a glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC).

The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act: Practice of Dentistry in the United States: Privacy and Confidentiality
Joseph E. Chasteen, DDS, MA; Gretchen Murphy, MA; Arden Forrey, PhD; David Heid, DDS

This paper introduces the reader to privacy and confidentiality aspects of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and its implications for dental practice in the United States.

The AAOMP Case Challenge: Persistent Painful Ulcer of the Posterior Lingual Mandibular Mucosa
Edmund Peters, DDS, MSc, FRCD(C); Tom Daley DDS, MSc, FRCD(C)

A 55-year old caucasian man presented with a painful ulcer involving the mandibular left posterior lingual mucosa.  See if you can make the diagnosis.

Continuing Education:  Managing Regulated Waste in Dental Environments
Charles J. Palenik, MS, PhD

This continuing education course is intended for all members of the dental office staff: dentists, hygienists and assistants and is designed to increase the general knowledge of regulated dental waste and to discuss procedures for its proper management in an effort to protect dental practitioners, their patients, contract workers and the surrounding community.