Synopsis of articles available to Professionals:

(Note: Full text articles available on request only to dental or medical professionals. One long and one short article per email request. In your email please type “Articles for professionals” and the titles of the articles requested)
1997 American Heart Association Guidelines – Bacterial Endocarditis Regimen
 
 
A Few Tips On Developing Contacts
Use of directly placed resins in posteriors has seen a multi-fold increase over the last decade or so. The transition from amalgam to resin restoration, however, has not been smooth for most of the practitioners. Tooth sensitivity, higher fracture rate and open contact areas have been major challenges that remain to be answered adequately.
This article focuses on a challenge we all face, namely, obtaining tight and well contoured contact areas in posterior class II resin restorations.

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A rub-on vaccine could mean the end of decay
British scientists say they've developed a vaccine to prevent tooth decay by eliminating bacteria from the mouth. The American Dental Association's (ADA) Division of Science believes that the initial research results appear promising…
Notes: Short article / report based on a dental publication / no images

A Tale with Message from the Yore!

Vienna, 1846: At Lying-in Hospital a young physician puzzled over a mystery: Why
were women who gave birth in one of the facility's two maternity wards dying in
droves? Ignaz Semmelweis, 28, was appalled by the situation. Investigating the
records, he found that…
Notes: Short article / report based on a dental publication / No images 

Caries Detection:

The traditional use of a sharp explorer to detect pit and fissure caries, reaching for a drill when caries are detected, may be outdated states an article published in …
Notes: Short article / report based on a dental publication / No images  
 
Dental Forensics

…192 out of 194 victims were successfully identified largely due to modern forensic dentistry and a unique-first time- use of dental digital radiography.
Notes: Short article / report based on a dental publication / No images
 

Pain Management:

Researchers at the National Institute of Dental Research(NIDR)are discovering that pain from dental treatment may be more effectively managed by…
Notes: Short article / report based on a dental publication / No images
Periodontology: Back To Basics With Scaling And Root Planing

The article refers to scaling and root planing, and current trends in hand scaling v/s ultrasonic scaling vis-à-vis root planing and curettage.
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Endodontics: Secrets To A Successful Root Canal Treatment
This article outlines some practical tips on a less painful, faster and more predictable endodontic therapy. This feature is not a step by step guide to performing a root canal treatment but one that highlights those areas of therapy that may deviate from traditionally practiced root canal procedure and will hopefully make us think and perhaps change for better the way we do endodontic treatment.
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Preventive Dentistry: Bulimia Nervosa - An Introduction.
Bulimic patients exhibit characteristic dental signs and symptoms and hence dental surgeons are in a unique position to recognize, intervene, and appropriately refer such patients for their eating disorder. The article describes the disorder and suggests use of mouth guards.
Notes: Short article / report based on a dental publication / No images  
 
Air abrasion weakens enamel/dentin bond strength
The report suggests that air abrasion may weaken the tooth surfaces, thus accounting for the decrease in bond strengths.
Notes: Short article / report based on a dental publication / No images  

Infection control recommendations for the dental office and the dental laboratory.

This report is based on the recommendations of the Centre for Disease Control and prevention and other publications in the medical and dental literature. The recommendations here, which have been accepted by the American Dental Association (ADA) council on scientific affairs and the ADA council on dental practice, are intended to offer general guidance for dental offices and laboratories on infection control. They are not intended to establish a standard of care or industry custom, nor are they intended to deprive the dentist of the ability to exercise his or her professional judgment

Notes: Long Article / Article based on publications / No images / Useful reference for clinics seeking C-DOS certification from Indian Dental Association, Mumbai Branch

Ceramics in Dentistry
Ceramics will play an increasingly important role as restorative material with improvement in luting techniques, fracture resistance, optical and wear properties. A lot of research work is on to develop better ceramic system for restorative applications. The choice of the most appropriate system will depend upon the clinical situation as none of the currently available ones can be considered as ideal material. This write up discusses conventional porcelain fused to non-precious, precious and electroformed precious metal and newer all ceramic restorations.
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Restorative Endodontics
This article outlines certain structural considerations and new materials and techniques that, when combined with sound clinical judgment and practical experience, can aid the practitioner in providing predictably successful restorative treatment for endodontically treated teeth. The second part of the article deals with various core building materials, rationale behind their selection, cementation of posts and dowels and the cements that are used to insert them.
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Launch of a new breed of resin

The article written in 1997 is interesting as it refers to imminent launch of condensable resin and describes its advantages and structure.
Notes: Short article / report based on a dental publication / No images  

Impression Materials: An Overview
There has been a virtual outbreak of newer impression materials, particularly elastomers, during the last decade or so. Promises and claims made by some manufacturers have added to the confusion in the minds of the dentists in an already crowded impression materials market. This article will make an attempt to aid readers see more clearly through this maze of impression materials and focus on critical differences in their chemistry, physical properties, indications, handling characteristics, mixing and delivery systems etc., to the less esoteric differences such as color, taste and more….
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Prevention and repair of endodontic perforations

Perforations during endodontic treatment are considered to be a common cause of a failed root canal treatment, hence it is important to be aware of the pitfalls and avoid a perforation as far as possible. A good understanding of how to repair a perforation is important as the prognosis of perforated tooth is better if the repair is carried out at the earliest. This article addresses these and related issues.
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Veneers in Dentistry
Laminate veneers offer incredible cosmetic improvement as no other dental treatment can. Veneers can be the treatment option for correction of a number of aesthetic deficiencies with minimal tooth reduction. While direct composite veneers can offer comparable results in hands of a skilled clinician, optimum results are assured with the dentist placing indirect veneers prepared by a good ceramist. The article addresses various issues related to ceramic veneers such as case selection, indications, materials used, prep, temporization, try-in, luting, finishing etc.  
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Latex Allergy
While a wide variety of latex products have been used in medicine for over 60 years, an increasing number of allergic reactions to latex have been reported. Some important issues related to latex allergy are discussed in this article. Most practicing dentists or doctors of other medical specialties may not have encountered a patient with latex allergy or heard of a severe latex induced reaction within doctor community, hence, it is natural that latex is not considered a serious problem. There are however, reasons why all practicing doctors including dentists must be aware of latex allergy and well versed about the risks involved with it’s use.
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Treatment of the Avulsed Permanent Tooth
Recommended Guidelines of American Association of Endodontics
Notes: Long Article / Information from AAE / No images  
 
Salivary Testing in Dental Offices

Scientists are investigating how saliva testing can be useful in detecting caries, oral candidiasis, and periodontal disease because of its ability to provide a reflection of the body…
Notes: Short article / report based on a dental publication / no images  

Fibre Reinforced Resin Restorative Materials
This article will address a category of materials with many names, such as ceromers and polycerams. These are a new generation of highly filled resins that incorporate reinforcing fibres producing a non-metallic, aesthetic restorative material for use in fabrication of inlays, onlays, veneers, crowns and bridges.
Notes: Long Article / No Images
 
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients with Total Joint Replacements.
Recommendations of American Dental Association and American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Notes: Long Article / Advisory Statement / No images
 
Air Abrasion Systems
Air abrasion can be used on initial carious lesions without need for anaesthesia allowing treatment in more than one quadrant at the same appointment. It provides an alternative for patients who dislike local anesthesia out of fear of needle, residual numbness or are sensitive to the anaesthetic solution. It also eliminates noise and vibrations associated with dental turbine handpiece.
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Oral Pathology - Back To Basics: Oral Biopsy
A very important but oft neglected part of clinical dentistry is the detection, diagnosis and treatment of various soft tissue lesions of the oral cavity. Appropriate treatment, including the decision of whether treatment is necessary or not, depends upon accurate diagnosis.
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A Tale with Message from the Yore!
Vienna, 1846: At Lying-in Hospital a young physician puzzled over a mystery: Why
were women who gave birth in one of the facility's two maternity wards dying in
droves? Ignaz Semmelweis, 28, was appalled by the situation. Investigating the
records, he found that…
Notes: Short article / report based on a dental publication / No images  

General Anesthesia in Dentistry
Clinicians agree that some patients are amenable to dental treatment, only if they are heavily sedated or anesthetized. Patients who have an unknown fear and apprehension or those with active gagging reflex or those who are allergic to local analgesic and faint after an intra-oral injection fall in this category. Young children and patients with multiple handicaps require general anesthesia even for restorative dentistry.
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Products Gallery
An article series that profile a dental product- an instrument, machine or material, old or a recent introduction, that a clinician is using in his office with satisfactory results. This write up is on a product “Protemp II” (3M-Espe) that I am using extensively for chair-side temporization of crowns.
Notes: Short article / no images
 

FDA clears first dental device to use laser-powered water for cutting teeth
Biolase technology, Inc., a California based company has received marketing clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market Millennium(tm), a device based on an entirely new technology that uses a spray of laser-powered water to cut teeth.
Notes: Short article / report based on a dental publication / no images

Researchers retract report that hydrogen peroxide products promote cancer.
Researchers from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine have retracted a statement that hydrogen peroxide in dental bleaching kits and other dental pharmaceuticals might be a cancer promoter, according to a University news release of March 18, 1999.  
Notes: Short article / report based on a dental publication / no images
 
Research report indicate bleaching agents may affect compomer / glass ionomer restorations
Dental bleaching agents can damage some tooth fillings, leaving the tooth surface potentially more susceptible to staining and plaque formation…
Notes: Short article / report based on a dental publication / no images
 
Open Apices And Trauma
One of the problems encountered in endodontics is the treatment of the traumatized, incompletely-formed tooth. The following article will review the function of the pulp with regards to root formation and the effects of trauma.
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Resin Curing Lights  and Resin Shrinkage: Avoidable or Inevitable?

This article, appearing in 2 parts, is a synopsis of the state of the art in resin curing lights and will refer to newer features available, various modes of curing and relation of curing to resin shrinkage. A buyer’s guide forms a part of the article to help first time buyers as well as those who wish to upgrade their curing lights.
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Clinical Update: 1999 Guidelines for Hypertension Management
Notes: Short Article / Advisory Statement and Observations on Hypertension- 2000 / No images


Intraoral Cameras
Intraoral cameras are arguably the most effective patient communication and education tools. According to intraoral camera usage statistics available for US “9 out of 10 dentists would recommend that their colleagues use intraoral cameras in their practice…” This article underlines the importance of intraoral camera and will describe in details the technology involved, its uses and will conclude with a buyer’s guide.
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Laser Dentistry Overview
Dental lasers offer a number of benefits to the patient. Poserative comfort is a leading advantage over conventional dissecting types of surgical procedures. The article describes different laser types and their application in Dentistry.
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Cracked tooth Syndrome
We all come across apparently healthy teeth eliciting complex and often bizarre set of symptoms. Patient will complain of a long history of pain which has been difficult to diagnose and of treatments which have failed to relieve the symptoms. These symptoms can be attributed to a “cracked” tooth. This article will attempt to give a clearer picture of the classic symptoms, diagnostic techniques and treatment to what is universally referred to as “Cracked tooth syndrome”.
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(Note: Full text articles available on request only to dental or medical professionals. One long and one short article per email request. In your email please type “Articles for professionals” and the titles of the articles requested)