Links: A diagnostic challenge: Anterior variant of mandibular lingual bone depression Mandibular lingual bone depressions are considered to be developmental anomalies and most clinicians are familiar with the posterior variant (known as Stafne’s bone cavity) (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 97 Rating: 1.00 Votes: 1) Rate It A One-Year Clinical Evaluation of a High-Viscosity Glass Ionomer Cement in Primary Molars In this study one-year clinical results of high-viscosity glass ionomer cement (GIC) (Fuji IX, A3, GC, Japan) were determined in class I and class II restorations in 68 primary molars with occlusal or approximal caries. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 88 Rating: 4.00 Votes: 1) Rate It A review of adverse oral reactions to systemic medications There is no debate that oral health and general well-being are inextricably bound. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 94 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It A Review of Polymerization Shrinkage Stress: Current Techniques for Posterior Direct Resin Restorations In general excellent results cannot be guaranteed when using resin-based composites for posterior restorations. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 62 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It A review of sodium fluoride varnish Fluoride varnish was incorporated into clinical dentistry to reduce caries (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 95 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Acute malocclusion Acute malocclusion can result from disturbances in the maxillary/mandibular tooth relationship. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 123 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Alternative treatments for resin-based composite and amalgam restorations with marginal defects: A 12-month clinical trial This clinical trial sought to evaluate the effectiveness of alternative treatment for replacing amalgam and resin-based composite restorations with marginal defects. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 75 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Blood Pressure Assessment Practices of Dental Hygienists An estimated 50 million Americans have high blood pressure (HBP), with 30% of them unaware of their condition. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 64 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Blurring the lines between general dentistry & dental specialties It used to be easy to articulate a dentist’s duties, and the lines between specialties seemed to be etched in stone. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 70 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It Calculating and justifying total anxiolytic doses of medications for in-office use Providing anxiolysis (diminution of anxiety and/or fear) for patients is a popular technique for improving a patient’s tolerance of invasive dental procedures. (Added: 11-Oct-2006 Hits: 30 Rating: 10.00 Votes: 1) Rate It Next 10