COMMENTARY:

Quality Improvement and Continuing Education in Dental Practice

Harry A. Gallis
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LETTERS:

A TIMELY ARTICLE

Sadie S. Mestman
J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 659. [Full Text] [PDF]  

MORE ABOUT MARCH EDITORIAL

Thomas P. Conaty
J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 659-660. [Full Text] [PDF]  

QUALITY IS KEY

Peter S. Trager
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Editor’s note

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PIT-AND-FISSURE SEALANTS

Daniel J. Lodico
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Response from the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs

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TEMPOROMANDIBULAR TERMINOLOGY

Francis M. Bush
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Author’s response

Daniel M. Laskin
J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 666. [Full Text] [PDF]  

DR. LASKIN LAUDED

Larry Moore
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MORE THOUGHTS ON TMD

Terrance J. Spahl
J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 668-670. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Author’s response

Daniel M. Laskin
J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 670. [Full Text] [PDF]  

DIETS AND DENTISTRY

Sapna Lohiya
J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 670-672. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Author’s response

Connie Mobley
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NEWS:

DR. JONATHAN A. SHIP, JADA ASSOCIATE EDITOR, DIES AT 49

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FDA APPROVES GLOVE MADE FROM NEW FORM OF NATURAL LATEX

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JADA Preview

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ALENDRONATE MAY ENHANCE IMPLANT OSSEOINTEGRATION, STUDY FINDS

J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 679-680. [Full Text] [PDF]  

OMISSION

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MEETINGS

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APPOINTMENTS/ELECTIONS/AWARDS

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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COVER STORY:

Examining the Safety of Dental Treatment in Pregnant Women

Bryan S. Michalowicz, Anthony J. DiAngelis, M. John Novak, William Buchanan, Panos N. Papapanou, Dennis A. Mitchell, Alice E. Curran, Virginia R. Lupo, James E. Ferguson, James Bofill, Stephen Matseoane, Amos S. Deinard, Jr., and Tyson B. Rogers
J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 685-695. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

CLINICAL PRACTICE:

Utility of an International Normalized Ratio Testing Device in a Hospital-Based Dental Practice

Michael T. Brennan, Catherine Hong, Scott L. Furney, Philip C. Fox, and Peter B. Lockhart
J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 697-703. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Treatment of deep carious lesions by complete excavation or partial removal: A critical review

Van Thompson, Ronald G. Craig, Fredrick A. Curro, William S. Green, and Jonathan A. Ship
J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 705-712. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Differential Diagnosis and Management of Flared Maxillary Anterior Teeth

Gary Greenstein, John Cavallaro, David Scharf, and Dennis Tarnow
J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 715-723. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

RESEARCH:

Using orthodontic intrusion of abraded incisors to facilitate restoration: The technique’s effects on alveolar bone level and root length

Lucien J. Bellamy, Vincent G. Kokich, and Jake A. Weissman
J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 725-733. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Preferences of Adult Outpatients in Medical or Dental Care Settings for Giving Saliva, Urine or Blood for Clinical Testing

Sreenivas Koka, Timothy J. Beebe, Stephen P. Merry, Ramona S. DeJesus, Lorenzo D. Berlanga, Amy L. Weaver, Victor M. Montori, and David T. Wong
J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 735-740. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sociobehavioral Factors Influencing Toothbrushing Frequency Among Schoolchildren

Ana Alicia Vallejos-Sánchez, Carlo Eduardo Medina-Solís, Gerardo Maupomé, Juan Fernando Casanova-Rosado, Mirna Minaya-Sánchez, Juan José Villalobos-Rodelo, and América Patricia Pontigo-Loyola
J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 743-749. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Effect of Dentin-Cleaning Agents on Resin Cement Bond Strength to Dentin

Duygu Saraç, Bilinc Bulucu, Y. Sinasi Saraç, and Safak Kulunk
J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 751-758. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

OBSERVATIONS:

Will Digital Impressions Eliminate the Current Problems With Conventional Impressions?

Gordon J. Christensen
J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 761-763. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A BETTER PRACTICE:

Reclaiming the Passion for Dentistry

Roger P. Levin
J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 765-766. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ETHICAL MOMENT:

What Ethical Considerations Are Involved in Offering Introductory Discounts to Attract New Patients?

J Am Dent Assoc 2008; 139: 769-771. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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