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Plaque Removal Efficacy of a Prototype Manual Toothbrush versus an ADA Reference Manual Toothbrush with and without Dental Floss

This article compares the plaque removal efficacy of a prototype manual “Deep Clean” toothbrush versus an ADA manual toothbrush and the ADA manual toothbrush in conjunction with floss.

Influence of Zinc-Oxide Eugenol, Formocresol, and Ferric Sulfate on Bond Strength of Dentin Adhesives to Primary Teeth

This in vitro study evaluated the influence of a temporary filling and two pulpotomy agents on the shear bond strength of two dentin adhesives to the dentin of primary molars.

Pressure Pain Threshold of the Lateral Pterygoid Muscles in TMD Patients and Controls - Abstract

The aim of this research was to detect pressure pain threshold differences on intra-oral palpation of the lateral pterygoid muscle between subjects diagnosed with temporomandibular disorders and controls.

A Survey of Localized Lesions of Oral Tissues:  A Clinicopathological Study

This study establishes the relative prevalence of the different histopathological aspects of biopsied localized soft tissue oral lesions in a university-based dental school biopsy service.

Rehabilitative Management Offered Nigerian Localized and Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis Patients

This paper highlights the typical clinical features of aggressive periodontitis, the attending psychological effect following tooth loss, and the rehabilitative management offered which included periodontal therapy, psychotherapy, and prosthetic replacement of the missing teeth.

Microbial Leakage of Cavit, IRM, and Temp Bond in Post-prepared Root Canals Using Two Methods of Gutta-percha Removal: An In Vitro Study

This study evaluates the integrity of the coronal seal of Temp-Bond and compares it to Cavit and IRM after post space preparation. The affect of two methods of gutta percha removal on the apical seal of root canal fillings was also evaluated.

Fracture Resistance of Premolar Teeth Restored with Different Filling Techniques

This investigation examines the fracture resistance of premolars restored with large mesiocclusodistal composite resins using different filling techniques and subjected to an occlusal load.

Lifestyle and Psychosocial Factors Associated with Tooth Loss in Mexican Adolescents and Young Adults

The prevalence of tooth loss in persons living in community dwellings and the association between tooth loss experience and the psychosocial factors of lifestyle, stress, and anxiety are presented in this article.

Hyperlipidemia in Patients with Periodontitis

The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between hyperlipidemia and periodontitis.

Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Selected Chewing Sticks

This purpose of this study was to determine the antibacterial activity in extracts obtained from seventeen Nigerian chewing sticks with the potential that the extracts of these plants may serve as sources for chemotherapeutic agents for the management of orofacial infections.