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Clinical Experience with Parotid Gland Enlargement in HIV infection: A Report of Five Cases in Nigeria Foluso J. Owotade, BChD, FWACS; Olawunmi A. Fatusi, BSc, BChD, FMCDS; Kehinde E. Adebiyi, BDS, FWACS; Sunday O. Ajike, BDS, FWACS; Morenike O. Folayan, BChD, MBA, FWACS This clinical report documents the clinical experience with five cases of bilateral parotid gland enlargement as the presenting clinical manifestation of HIV/AIDS. |
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The Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft: Part I. Patient Selection and Surgical Techniques Constance L. Sedon, DMD, MS; Lawrence G. Breault, DMD, MS; Lemuel L. Covington, DMD; Barry G. Bishop, DDS This paper reviews patient selection and the numerous surgical approaches for subepithelial connective tissue grafting. |
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Acupuncture and Acupressure Techniques for Reducing Orthodontic Post-adjustment Pain Amornpong Vachiramon, DDS, DBA, MSc(OMS), MSc(Ortho); Wendy C. Wang, BDS, MSc, MClinDent Orthodontic post-adjustment pain is one of the most common complaints of the patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. This article aims to introduce the combination of acupuncture and acupressure techniques for reducing orthodontic post-adjustment pain using a single acupuncture point, Hegu (LI-4) |
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AAOMP Case Challenge: A “Speckled” Lesion Angela C. Chi, DMD; Michele Carter Ravenel, DMD A 61-year-old Caucasian male presented with a chief complaint of sensitivity of the left buccal mucosa for approximately eight to nine months. The patient noted discomfort when eating spicy or acidic foods. See if you can make the diagnosis. |
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Continuing Education: Innovation in Tooth Whitening: The Science Behind the Smile Part 3 - Marketing Trends and Practice Implications This continuing education course is intended for the general dentist, hygienist, and dental assistant. This is part three of a three-part continuing education program based on a presentation by Dr. Robert Gerlach at the South Florida District Dental Association 2004 Miami Winter Meeting. This course concentrates on the practical implications of the dynamic whitening market for the contemporary dental practice. |