VIEWS:

Do it or lose it

LH Meskin
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1058. [PDF]  

LETTERS:

LICENSURE AND THE RETIRED DENTIST

Arnold H. Lipschutz
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1062. [PDF]  

MISSIONARY DENTISTRY

John F. Smith
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1062. [PDF]  

Need for TMJ surgery

K Cohenour
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1062. [PDF]  

Resin restorations

JC Hamilton
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1062-1064. [PDF]  

Soap and home care

AH Arzt
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1064. [PDF]  

At-home oral irrigation unscientific

SZ Wolner
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1064. [PDF]  

Endodontic therapy

VT Cammarato
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1064-1066. [PDF]  

Dental anxiety

N Smith
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1066. [PDF]  

Nitrous oxide safety

KG Johnsen
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1066-1067. [PDF]  

MORE ON READER'S DIGEST

David C. Steele
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1067. [PDF]  

NEWS:

EXPERIMENTAL SUNSCREEN PREVENTS COLD SORES

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1068. [PDF]  

SEALANT USE AND WELFARE REFORM

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1068. [PDF]  

EFFECTIVE GROUP BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1074. [PDF]  

THALIDOMIDE TREATMENT FOR ORAL APHTHOUS ULCERS

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1074-1076. [PDF]  

CyberNews

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1079. [PDF]  

ERRATUM:

DR. GINLEY, PAST ADA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIES AT AGE 59

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1068-1070. [Abstract] [PDF]  

QUESTION OF THE MONTH:

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1070. [PDF]  

MEETINGS:

MEETINGS

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1072. [PDF]  

APPOINTMENTS/ELECTIONS/AWARDS:

APPOINTMENTS/ELECTIONS/AWARDS

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1072. [PDF]  

BOOK REVIEWS:

ILLUSTRATED DENTAL EMBRYOLOGY, HISTOLOGY, AND ANATOMY By Mary Bath-Balogh, M.S., and Margaret J. Fehrenbach, R.D.H., M.S., Philadelphia, Saunders, 1997, $42.50

Pramod K. Sinha
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1076-1077. [PDF]  

MANUAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Edited by R. Bruce Donoff, St. Louis, Mosby, 1997, 427 pages, $44.95, ISBN 0815127553

Richard A. Kraut
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1077. [PDF]  

COVER STORY:

Dentistry for the 21st century? Erbium:YAG laser for teeth

C Cozean, CJ Arcoria, J Pelagalli, and GL Powell
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1080-1087. [Abstract] [PDF]  

THE ASSOCIATION'S RESPONSE TO THE FDA'S CLEARANCE OF HARD-TISSUE LASER USE

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1085. [PDF]  

RESEARCH:

Clinical evaluation of compomer in primary teeth: 1-year results

KM Hse and SH Wei
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1088-1096. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Pulpal response to cavity preparation by an erbium, chromium:YSGG laser-powered hydrokinetic system

LR Eversole, I Rizoiu, and AI Kimmel
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1099-1106. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CLINICAL PRACTICE:

The hypertensive dental patient

BC Muzyka and M Glick
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1109-1120. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Using the international normalized ratio to standardize prothrombin time

R Stern, V Karlis, L Kinney, and R Glickman
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1121-1122. [Abstract] [PDF]  

The effect of cementing procedures on retention of prefabricated metal posts

JD Utter, BH Wong, and BH Miller
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1123-1127. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Manifestations and treatment of xerostomia and associated oral effects secondary to head and neck radiation therapy

AK Garg and M Malo
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1128-1133. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Postexposure chemoprophylaxis for occupational exposure to HIV in the dental office

CE Chenoweth and JP Gobetti
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1135-1139. [Abstract] [PDF]  

CLINICAL DIRECTIONS:

An alternative procedure for completely reduced mandibular ridges

S Baron
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1140. [PDF]  

A maxillary anterior bite plane: a new design

MH Friedman
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1140-1141. [PDF]  

SPECIAL REPORT:

Prevention of bacterial endocarditis: recommendations by the American Heart Association

AS Dajani, KA Taubert, W Wilson, AF Bolger, A Bayer, P Ferrieri, MH Gewitz, ST Shulman, S Nouri, JW Newburger, C Hutto, TJ Pallasch, TW Gage, ME Levison, G Peter, and G Zuccaro, Jr
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1142-1151. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PREVENTION OF BACTERIAL ENDOCARDITIS: A STATEMENT FOR THE DENTAL PROFESSION

Ada Council on Scientific Affairs
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1143. [PDF]  

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT:

Successful associateship agreements

BC Crafton
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1152-1154. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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

Benefits and risks of medications: challenges for the 21st century

HC Slavkin
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1157-1160. [PDF]  

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

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

J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1161-1163. [PDF]  

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

Cementing porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns

GJ Christensen
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1165-1167. [PDF]  

DENTISTRY AND THE LAW:

New remedies for 'without-cause' terminations

PM Sfikas
J Am Dent Assoc 1997; 128: 1168-1170. [PDF]  

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