Unusual presentation of idiopathic osteosclerosis: a case report.

Idiopathic osteosclerosis (IO) typically manifests as an incidentally discovered, well-defined homogenous radiopacity that blends in with the surrounding bone. Once the condition is diagnosed, treatment is neither indicated nor necessary; however, atypical variants of osteosclerosis have been described and may pose a diagnostic and management dilemma for the clinician who encounters them. This case report discusses the differential conditions that should be considered when an atypical variant of IO is encountered.

A controlled 6-month clinical trial to study the effects of a stannous fluoride dentifrice on gingivitis.

Objectives: This study was conducted to assess anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis benefits of a stabilized stannous fluoride (SnF(2))/sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) dentifrice versus a negative control.

Material And Methods: This was a randomized, 6-month, stratified, single-centre, double-blind, parallel group, clinical study conducted in harmony with the guidelines for evaluating chemotherapeutic products for the control of gingivitis outlined by the American Dental Association. A stabilized 0.

Drugs and the elderly patient.

The rational use of drugs in older persons is a challenging area of clinical practice. The increased incidence of multiple chronic illnesses contributes to disproportionately high use of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, which in turn leads to more adverse drug events among the elderly. Inadequate nutrition and poor patient compliance also may contribute to the problem.

Clinical evaluation of the stain removal efficacy of a novel stannous fluoride and sodium hexametaphosphate dentifrice.

Purpose: Recently, sodium hexametaphosphate has been introduced in dentifrice formulations to aid in the control of extrinsic stain. Two independent studies were conducted to evaluate the stain removal efficacy of a novel 0.454% stannous fluoride and sodium hexametaphosphate dentifrice (Crest Pro-Health) relative to a positive control whitening dentifrice (Colgate Total + Whitening) over a 2-week period in a subject population with pre-existing natural extrinsic stain.

The effect of toothbrushing regimens on the plaque inhibitory properties of an experimental cetylpyridinium chloride mouthrinse.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the effect of various toothbrushing regimens with a standard fluoride dentifrice on the plaque inhibitory properties of an alcohol-free, high bioavailable 0.07% cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) mouthrinse.

Materials And Methods: The study was a randomized, single-centre, examiner blind, four-period cross-over study involving 29 healthy subjects.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral tissues: a comprehensive review for oral healthcare providers.

North Americans in 2004 were projected to die from oral and pharyngeal cancer at a rate of 1.2 per hour. Oral healthcare providers can be instrumental in reducing the incidence of oral and pharyngeal premalignant and malignant lesions by identifying patients with high-risk behavior, educating their patients about the consequences of their high-risk behavior, and by early detection of premalignant and malignant conditions.

Comparative clinical trial of two antigingivitis mouthrinses.

Purpose: To compare the safety and the antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy of two oral rinses.

Methods: A randomized, double-blind, parallel groups, single-center study was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a high bioavailable, alcohol-free 0.07% cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) rinse (Crest Pro-Health Rinse) and a positive control rinse containing essential oils (EO) and 21.

A 6-month clinical trial to study the effects of a cetylpyridinium chloride mouthrinse on gingivitis and plaque.

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of a novel mouthrinse containing 0.07% high bioavailable cetylpyridinium chloride (Crest Pro-Health Rinse) on the development of gingivitis and plaque versus a placebo control over a period of 6 months.

Methods: This was a randomized, 6-month, placebo-controlled, parallel groups, double blind, single center clinical trial.

Plaque removal efficacy of a prototype manual toothbrush versus an ADA reference manual toothbrush with and without dental floss.

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the plaque removal efficacy of a prototype manual Deep Clean toothbrush versus an American Dental Association (ADA) manual toothbrush and the ADA manual toothbrush in conjunction with floss.

Methods: This study was a randomized, examiner-blind, six-period cross-over, single-center study conducted in 60 adult subjects that examined plaque removal with a prototype Deep Clean manual toothbrush, an ADA reference manual toothbrush, and an ADA reference manual toothbrush followed by floss. During the course of this study, subjects used each treatment two times.

Risk stratification and dental management of the patient with cardiovascular diseases. Part II: Oral disease burden and principles of dental management.

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the United States and most other Western countries. In the United States alone, more than 1 million annual deaths and as many as three times that number of serious consequences can be attributed to these conditions. To provide care to patients with cardiovascular disease, oral health care providers must understand the disease, its treatment, and its impact on the patient's ability to undergo and respond to dental care.

Risk stratification and dental management of the patient with cardiovascular diseases. Part I: Etiology, epidemiology, and principles of medical management.

The heart pumps blood through a system of blood vessels under the control of an electric conduction system to deliver oxygen to all cells of the body. When the blood volume becomes greater than the limited volume capacity of the vascular system, the patient develops hypertension. When the myocardium does not get enough oxygen because of coronary artery disease, the patient will experience angina pectoris.

Vitamin C in health and disease.

Vitamins are essential to maintain normal metabolic processes and homeostasis within the body. The amount of a specific vitamin required by an individual varies considerably and it is influenced by such factors as body size, growth rate, physical activity, and pregnancy. Most vitamins are stored minimally in human cells, but some are stored in liver cells to a greater extent.

Acetic acid wash and chemiluminescent illumination as an adjunct to conventional oral soft tissue examination for the detection of dysplasia: a pilot study.

Population-based oral cancer screening appears to be a promising health promotion strategy (especially in high-risk individuals) with significant increases in quality-adjusted life years saved. However, the current protocol, conventional visual inspection, and palpation of oral soft tissues for the early detection of pre-malignant or malignant changes, appears to be deficient. The adjunctive application of technology to highlight such lesions may increase the diagnostic yield.

Reporting of child abuse: a follow-up survey of Texas dentists.

Purpose: Child abuse is a disturbingly common finding in society today. There have been substantial and significant increases in the incidence of child abuse since the last national incidence study was conducted in 1986. Kassebaum first reported the under-reporting of child abuse by Texas dental professionals in a survey in 1986.