This article first published as an editorial in the Journal of the American Dental Association
presents the FDI World Dental Federation's universal definition of oral health. This new …

Unlabelled Image Background Dental recall interval protocols are used to prevent dental
disease through regular maintenance evaluations and preventive procedures. In this …

An increasing number of Americans are living with end-stage renal disease. This disease has
many implications for dentistry, in terms of oral manifestations and management of afflicted …

HIV/AIDS is currently the leading cause of death in Africa and the fourth leading cause of
death worldwide. This systematic review of the literature was conducted to evaluate the …

a multitude of oral lesions have been described in individuals infected with the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Few studies have attempted to correlate specific oral findings with …

Periodontal disease has been linked to poor glycemic control among individuals with type 2
diabetes. Using integrated dental, medical, and pharmacy commercial claims from Truven …

Scientific evidence is a crucial underpinning of clinical practice. Nevertheless, the first series
of articles aimed at providing clinicians with guidelines for critically appraising the evidence …

Background There are no guidelines for the recommended interval to the next examination
after colonoscopy with suboptimal bowel preparation. Objective To identify factors associated …

Inflammation limited to excluded segments of the colon was observed in 10 patients without
prior inflammatory bowel disease who had undergone colostomy or ileostomy for various …

Inherently interdisciplinary, the field of oral medicine continues to incorporate and apply
new knowledge and techniques to the care of patients. For nearly 70 years, Burket’s Oral …