Antimicrobial agents are commonly incorporated in hygiene products for the treatment and prevention of plaque and gingivitis.  Recently, a new alcohol-free rinse containing 0.07% cetylpyridinium chloride in a high bioavailable matrix was introduced to provide antiplaque and antigingivitis benefits.  This paper reviews results from an in vitro pre-clinical study and an in vivo clinical study evaluating the antibacterial and antiplaque benefits of this CPC rinse technology.

The Effects of BID Length and Shape on the Surface Area and Volume of Tissue Exposed During Dental Radiography
Patrick K. Hardman, DDS, MS; Farah Masood, BDS, MS

This article explores the relationship between different beam indicating devices for oral radiography and the surface area and volume of tissue exposure.

Resin composite is increasingly the material of choice for the restoration of primary teeth.  This study evaluated the quality of the interfacial seal and the micromorphology of the hybrid layer in composite restorations bonded with one or two layer application of a self-etching adhesive to the dentin of the primary teeth.

MRI characteristics are important considerations in the treatment planning of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) and can relate to the pain and dysfunction of patients.  The purpose of this study was to determine a correlation between MRI findings in anterior displacement with reduction and anterior displacement without reduction.

A Kennedy Class I removable partial denture can cause some stresses to both the hard and soft tissues with possible harmful effects.  The purpose of this study was to investigate the pattern of these stresses in three different positions before and after a relining procedure.

This study compares complete denture patient satisfaction with dentures fabricated using a remount procedure and those fabricated without a remount procedure.

The purpose of this study was to compare anterior tooth size width in patients with congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors using the Bolton index and divine proportion.

This study assessed the emotional effects of malocclusion among Nigerian orthodontic patients.

The aim of this study was to determine the success percentages of different types of space maintainers, the wearing time of space maintainers related to age, gender, type of appliance and to dental arch.

The aim of this study was to establish the efficacy of the Community Periodontal Index (CPI) teeth to evaluate the presence of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans in subgingival plaque samples of periodontally healthy young individuals.

This study examined the influence of mechanical instrumentation on the in vitro reduction of bacterial population in root canals.

The aim of this study was to determine the difference between male and female dental students at Jordan University of Science and Technology in their oral health attitudes and behavior.

Focusing on various factors related to dental anxiety, this study examines differences between male and female patients related to instrumentation and dental chair position.

Geographic Tongue:  Clinical Characteristics of 188 Cases
Aree Jainkittivong, BSc, DDS, MS; Robert P. Langlais, DDS, MS, FRCD

This study investigates the clinical characteristics and assesses other factors associated with geographic tongue in Thailand.

This clinical report documents the clinical experience with five cases of bilateral parotid gland enlargement as the presenting clinical manifestation of HIV/AIDS.

This paper reviews patient selection and the numerous surgical approaches for subepithelial connective tissue grafting.

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).

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.

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.