VIEWS:

We are the world

LH Meskin
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 392. [PDF]  

LETTERS:

Reader's digest

AM Spector and MW Migdal
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 398. [PDF]  

Musculoskeletal facial pain

RS Brown
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 402. [PDF]  

What is normal?

SF Kozak
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 402. [PDF]  

Evidence-based care

J Niamtu, 3rd
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 402-404. [PDF]  

A contrasting view

TR Cook, 3rd
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 405. [PDF]  

Limited faith

DT Chuljian
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 405-406. [PDF]  

Casting alloys and restorative care

T Colquitt
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 406. [PDF]  

Licensure

RD Berringer
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 408. [PDF]  

NEWS:

TOBACCO, DRUG USE UP AMONG TEENS

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 410. [PDF]  

DENTAL CARE AFTER POLIO

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 410. [PDF]  

NOMINATIONS FOR DENTAL RESEARCH AWARDS SOUGHT

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 410-412. [PDF]  

DECISION-MAKING BIASES OF DENTISTS AND PATIENTS

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 418. [PDF]  

INFLAMMATORY PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND ANDROGENS

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 418. [PDF]  

BAD BREATH IMAGINED

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 418-420. [PDF]  

CyberNews

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 424. [PDF]  

QUESTION OF THE MONTH:

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 412. [PDF]  

APPOINTMENTS/ELECTIONS/AWARDS:

APPOINTMENTS/ELECTIONS/AWARDS

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 414. [PDF]  

BOOK REVIEWS:

CHANGE YOUR SMILE By Ronald E. Goldstein, Carol Stream, Ill., Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc., 1997, 324 pages, $38, ISBN 0867152915

Pramod K. Sinha
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 420. [PDF]  

SELF-ASSESSMENT PICTURE TESTS: DENTAL TECHNOLOGY By Graham White and Anthony Johnson, St. Louis Mosby, 1997, $24.95, ISBN 0723423342

Erich J. Heidenreich
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 420-422. [PDF]  

COVER STORY:

An update on fixed prosthodontics

RJ Cronin and DR Cagna
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 425-436. [Abstract] [PDF]  

RESEARCH:

Estimating distances on direct digital images and conventional radiographs

KH Versteeg, GC Sanderink, FC van Ginkel, and PF van der Stelt
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 439-443. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A comparison of two prophylaxis angles: disposable and autoclavable

MC Dean, DM Barnes, and LW Blank
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 444-447. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CLINICAL PRACTICE:

A review of root resective therapy as a treatment option for maxillary molars

T Hempton and C Leone
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 449-455. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Critical steps in instrument cleaning: removing debris after sonication

NW Burkhart and J Crawford
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 456-463. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A modified placement technique to improve retention. Of tetracycline-impregnated fibers

TG Donley
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 465-468. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A comparison of the efficacy and safety of an electric and a manual children's toothbrush

E Grossman and H Proskin
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 469-474. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CLINICAL DIRECTIONS:

Saving time (and face) in dealing with under-reduced crown preparations

WW Maibaum
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 475-476. [PDF]  

GORDON J. CHRISTENSEN, D.D.S., M.S.D., Ph.D.:

Compomers vs. resin-reinforced glass ionomers

GJ Christensen
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 479-480. [PDF]  

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT:

Paternalism, risk and patient choice

R Baergen and C Baergen
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 481-484. [Abstract] [PDF]  

ASSOCIATION REPORT:

Dental sealants. ADA Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations; ADA Council on Scientific Affairs

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 485-488. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION APRIL 1997

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 489-491. [PDF]  

HAROLD C. SLAVKIN, D.D.S.:

Biofilms, microbial ecology and Antoni van Leeuwenhoek

HC Slavkin
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 492-495. [PDF] [Correction to Reference 1]  

DENTISTRY AND THE LAW:

Peer review and antitrust

PM Sfikas
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128(4): 496-498. [PDF]  

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