A 24-Hour Dental Plaque Prevention Study with a Stannous Fluoride Dentifrice Containing Hexametaphosphate Donald J. White, PhD; Kathy M. Kozak, BS; Roger D. Gibb, PhD; John M. Dunavent, BS; Malgorzata Klukowska, DDS, PhD; Paul A. Sagel, BS This study assesses the antimicrobial efficacy of an antibacterial fluoride dentifrice containing stannous fluoride and sodium hexametaphosphate using a digital plaque image analysis technique to quantify in situ plaque formation in a study population.
	The Effects of Temperature and Light Intensity on the Polymerization Shrinkage of Light-cured Composite Filling Materials Ahmed A. Elhejazi, BDS, PhD The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of light intensity on polymerization shrinkage of resin composites.  The five materials tested were Lite-Fil (A) (LFA), Lite-Fil (P) (LFP), Z100, Palfique, (PAL) and Tetric (TRC).
	A Comparison Between Two Types of Radiographic Film for Accuracy of Measurements of Approximal Osseous Defects Farah Masood, DDS, MS; Christos Angelopoulos, DDS, MS; Alan Glaros, PhD The purpose of this study was to compare two types of conventional radiographic film for the accuracy of measurements of approximal bone loss.
	Penetration of Fluids into Periodontal Pockets Using a Powered Toothbrush/Irrigator Device Martha Goël Brackett, DDS, MSD; Connie L. Drisko, DDS; Ana L. Thompson, RDH, MHE; Jennifer L. Waller, PhD; Donna L. Marshall, RDH; George S. Schuster, DDS, MS, PhD The researchers in this article evaluate a powered brush/irrigating device for its safety and ability to deliver a solution to the bottom of 5-6 mm pockets compared to rinsing alone with a solution following brushing with a powered toothbrush.
	Clinical Evaluation of Post-extraction Site Wound Healing Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo, BDS, FMCDS, Dr.Med.Dent.; Akinola Ladipo Ladeinde, BDS, FMCDS, FWACS; Mobolanle Olugbemiga Ogunlewe, BDS, FWACS This prospective study was designed to evaluate the clinical pattern of post-extraction wound healing to identify the types, incidence, and pattern of healing complications following non-surgical tooth extraction.
	Use of CVDentUS Diamond Tips for Ultrasound in Cavity Preparation Juliane Ceolin Predebon, DDS, MS; Flávia Martão Flório, DDS, MS, ScD; Roberta Tarkany Basting, DDS, MS, ScD, PhD The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of CVDentUS tips for the ultrasonic preparation of cavities by dentists certified to use the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) system.
	Primary Canine and Molar Relationships in Centric Occlusion in Three to Six Year-Old Turkish Children:  A Cross-Sectional Study Yücel Yılmaz, DDS, PhD; Taşkın Gürbüz, DDS, PhD; Sera Şimşek, DDS, PhD;Anya Dalmış, DDS, PhD This cross-sectional study evaluated the primary canine and the primary molar relationship in three to six year-old Turkish children with the primary dentition in centric occlusion according to gender and age.
	Evaluation of Swallowing Patterns of the Tongue Using Real-time B-mode Sonography Fatemah Ezoddini Ardakani, DDS, MS This article focuses on the evaluation of swallowing patterns of the tongue using B-mode sonography to diagnose swallowing abnormalities.
	Dental Anxiety Among Adults in Turkey Deniz Firat, DDS, PhD; Elif Pak Tunc, DDS, PhD; Vedat Sar, MD This study investigated the prevalence of dental anxiety and related factors in a Turkish population.