Glass-Hybrid Restorations in Pediatric Patients.

Glass-ionomer cements (GICs) are self-adhesive bulkfill dental restorative materials. As reported in 1971 by Wilson and Kent, GICs failed to gain acceptance due to poor wear resistance and an inability to perform well on posterior teeth. In 2014, GC Corporation introduced EQUIA Forte®, the first glass-hybrid technology indicated for stress-bearing Class II restorations.

An analysis of the first dental visits in a Federally Qualified Health Center in a socio economically deprived area.

Unlabelled: Dental caries is the single most common chronic disease affecting children in the USA. Approximately 20-25% children are affected. This not only has serious implications for a child's long-term health and well being but also has serious financial implications.

DNA probe detection of key periodontal pathogens in juveniles.

Recognition of juvenile forms of periodontitis have been shown to be directly linked with specific Gram-negative rods, primarily Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, Bacteroides gingivalis and Bacteroides intermedius. However, clinical application of these laboratory findings have generally been restricted to the research environment. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship of these three pathogenic species in children using the reliable and accurate new technology of DNA probes.