COMMENTARY:

The Tower of Babel and health outcomes

Michael Glick
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1356-1358. [Full Text] [PDF]  

LETTERS:

DENTAL EDUCATION

Edward F. Rossomando and Mathew Moura
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1360. [Full Text] [PDF]  

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS

Dan Jenkins
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1360-1361. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Authors’ response

Gary D. Klasser and Jeffrey P. Okeson
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1361-1362. [Full Text] [PDF]  

MORE ABOUT TMD AND SEMG

Barry C. Cooper
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1362-1363. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Authors’ response

Gary D. Klasser and Jeffrey P. Okeson
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1363. [Full Text] [PDF]  

SECURING THE FUTURE

William Stewart
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1363-1364. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Authors’ response

Ellen Rinaldi and Alisa M. Shin
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1364. [Full Text] [PDF]  

INFORMED CONSENT

Eric Weinstock
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1364. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Division of Legal Affairs’ response

J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1364. [Full Text] [PDF]  

NEWS:

DR. ROBERT J. GORLIN, WORLD-RENOWNED ORAL PATHOLOGIST, DIES AT 83

J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1372-1373. [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMMUNE CELLS PLAY DESTRUCTIVE ROLE IN PERIODONTAL DISEASE

J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1373. [Full Text] [PDF]  

SECOND-GENERATION ‘LAB ON A CHIP’ DEVELOPED

J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1373-1374. [Full Text] [PDF]  

MEETINGS

J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1374. [Full Text] [PDF]  

APPOINTMENTS/ELECTIONS/AWARDS

J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1374-1375. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1375-1376. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CYBERNEWS:

CYBERNEWS

J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1378. [Full Text] [PDF]  

COVER STORY:

Is there an association between occlusion and periodontal destruction?: Yes—occlusal forces can contribute to periodontal destruction.

Stephen K. Harrel, Martha E. Nunn, and William W. Hallmon
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1380-1392. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Is there an association between occlusion and periodontal destruction?: Only in limited circumstances does occlusal force contribute to periodontal disease progression.

David E. Deas and Brian L. Mealey
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1381-1389. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CLINICAL PRACTICE:

Sialoendoscopy: A new approach to salivary gland obstructive pathology

Oded Nahlieli, Liat Hecht Nakar, Yaron Nazarian, and Michael D. Turner
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1394-1400. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A two-year clinical evaluation of pit and fissure sealants placed with and without air abrasion pretreatment in teenagers

A. Rüya Yazici, Arlin Kiremitçi, Çiddem Çelik, Gül Özgünaltay, and Berrin Dayangaç
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1401-1405. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

RESEARCH:

The antimicrobial effect of a triclosan/copolymer dentifrice on oral microorganisms in vivo

Daniel H. Fine, David Furgang, Kenneth Markowitz, Prem K. Sreenivasan, Kenneth Klimpel, and William De Vizio
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1406-1413. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

In vitro microtensile bond strength of four adhesives tested at the gingival and pulpal walls of Class II restorations

John H. Purk, Matthew Healy, Vladimir Dusevich, Alan Glaros, and J. David Eick
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1414-1418. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The effect of disinfectants and line cleaners on the release of mercury from amalgam

Hanu Batchu, Hwai-Nan Chou, Duane Rakowski, and P.L. Fan
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1419-1425. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT:

Marketing the dental practice: Eight steps toward success

Patrick J. McGuigan and Alan B. Eisner
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1426-1433. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

TRENDS:

An analysis of the contribution of a patient-based component to a clinical licensure examination

Jack D. Gerrow, H. Joseph Murphy, Marcia A. Boyd, and David A. Scott
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1434-1439. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

OBSERVATIONS:

Implant therapy versus endodontic therapy

Gordon J. Christensen
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1440-1443. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A BETTER PRACTICE:

Dental malpractice claims: Percentages and procedures

Charles P. Hapcook, Sr.
J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1444-1445. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ETHICAL MOMENT:

WHAT ARE MY ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS IN HANDLING AFTER-HOURS CALLS FROM PATIENTS OF OTHER DENTISTS IN MY COMMUNITY?

J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1446-1447. [Full Text] [PDF]  

FOR THE DENTAL PATIENT . . .:

Dental radiographs: A diagnostic tool

J Am Dent Assoc 2006; 137: 1472. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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