Electronic health records primer A new resource on electronic health records is posted in the Dental Practice Hub on ADA.org. Original Page: http://www.ada.org/news/6641.aspx

Poor Oral Health Could Lead to Pneumonia There may be a connection between poor oral health and pneumonia, according to Yale University. The study shows that changes in the mouth resulting from bacteria could lead to pneumonia, according to Dr.…

Resolutions 7....8....9.....uhhh.......10. Whew. Sorry, I was just finishing up some push-ups. This is all part of my New Year’s resolution to get in shape. Let me just take the last sip of my protein drink here and I will get…

Pentraxin-3 levels in gingival crevicular fluid during orthodontic tooth movement in young and adult patients. Conclusions: The results suggest PTX-3 involvement in periodontal orthodontic remodeling and the aseptic inflammation induced by the orthodontic forces. PMID: 22214388 [PubMed - as supplied…

Alveolar bone loss around lower incisors during surgical orthodontic treatment in mandibular prognathism. Conclusion: Excessive forward movement of lower incisors during presurgical orthodontic treatment could cause alveolar bone loss around the lower incisors; thus, special care should be considered in…