Influence of Disclosed and Undisclosed Funding Sources in Tobacco Harm Reduction Discourse: A Social Network Analysis.

Introduction: Tobacco harm reduction (THR) discourse has been divisive for the tobacco control community, partially because it sometimes aligns public health and tobacco industry interests. Industry funding is contentious as it influences study outcomes, and is not always disclosed in scientific publications. This study examines the role of disclosed and undisclosed industry support on THR publications via social network analysis.

Incision-free, coronally advanced flap with subepithelial connective tissue graft placed by the molar or canine access (MOCA) technique: 13 case series.

Introduction: Root coverage procedures are not always predictable, and outcomes depend on several factors. This technique provides a predictable alternative to managing facial gingival recessions.

Case Series: A new grafting technique is introduced that requires no incisions at the recipient site, thereby preserving the integrity of the local blood supply to optimize the healing process.

Oral and periodontal implications of tobacco and nicotine products.

Tobacco use contributes to more mortality and morbidity globally than any other behavioral risk factor. Adverse effects do not spare the oral cavity, with many oral diseases more common, and treatments less successful, in the tobacco-using patient. Many of the oral health effects of cigarette smoking are well established, but other forms of tobacco, including cigars and smokeless tobacco, merit dental professionals' attention.

Clinicopathologic implications of Myb and Beta-catenin expression in adenoid cystic carcinoma.

Background: Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is the second most common malignancy of the salivary glands, accounting for ~ 1% of malignant tumors of the head and neck region and 10% of salivary gland neoplasms. Predicting the long-term outcomes of patients with ACC is still challenging, as reliable prognostic biomarkers are not available. Among salivary gland tumors, Myb overexpression is highly specific for ACC.

Rebuilding the Interproximal Papilla: Description of "Tube" Technique and Two Case Reports.

Introduction: Papilla reconstruction relies on similar principles as those applied to soft tissue grafting for recession defects; however, it is uniquely challenging from a surgical perspective because of the small size and lack of a blood supply. Several techniques have been used to reconstruct lost papilla; however, there are no prescribed techniques for this specific application.

Case Presentation: This report describes a novel technique, herein called, the "tube technique" for treating interproximal recession and reconstructing the interproximal papilla, and documents two cases using the tube technique.

Financial Conflicts of Interest and Stance on Tobacco Harm Reduction: A Systematic Review.

Tobacco companies have actively promoted the substitution of cigarettes with purportedly safer tobacco products (e.g., smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes) as tobacco harm reduction (THR).

Tobacco-use patterns and self-reported oral health outcomes: A cross-sectional assessment of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health study, 2013-2014.

Background: Few studies consider simultaneously the oral health implications of nontraditional tobacco products and tobacco-use patterns. The authors aimed to evaluate self-reported gingival disease among cigarette smokers and users of other types of tobacco products.

Methods: The authors used survey-weighted multivariable logistic regression to assess associations between different tobacco products, use patterns (for example, dual or multiple tobacco product use or product switching); and lifetime history of gingival disease diagnosis and treatment.

Maternal veterinary occupation and adverse birth outcomes in Washington State, 1992-2014: a population-based retrospective cohort study.

Objective: Women in veterinary occupations are routinely exposed to potential reproductive hazards, yet research into their birth outcomes is limited. We conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study of the association between maternal veterinary occupation and adverse birth outcomes.

Methods: Using Washington State birth certificate, fetal death certificate and hospital discharge data from 1992 to 2014, we compared birth outcomes of mothers in veterinary professions (n=2662) with those in mothers in dental professions (n=10 653) and other employed mothers (n=8082).