Fig. 6. Rake and clearance angles of a twist drill bit: (a) geometry of rake and clearance angles; (b) positive rake angle; (c) negative rake angle; (d) zero rake angle.
Jan 8, 2018

Parameters Affecting Mechanical and Thermal Responses in Bone Drilling: a Review
A radiograph of the jaw area. Image courtesy of Dr. Anders Nattestad.
Sep 8, 2017

Resorbable versus Titanium Plates for Orthognathic Surgery
American Dental Association caries classification system.
Aug 8, 2017

Dental Caries: An Update on Dental Trends and Therapy
Melipona scutellaris, a stingless bee which produces a substance called geopropolis to seal its hive. Geopropolis contains a compound with antiinflammatory properties. Photo credit: Cícero R. C. Omena.
Jun 8, 2017

Effects of Cinnamoyloxy-Mammeisin from Geopropolis on Osteoclast Differentiation and Porphyromonas gingivalis-Induced Periodontitis
heart and toothbrush
Feb 8, 2017

Improving the Medical Curriculum in Predoctoral Dental Education
Overview of the TRUShape instrument in light microscopic and scanning electron microscopic imaging. a Instrument with apical size #20. Note the significant s-curve. b Cross-section approximately 3 mm from the tip. c Tip configuration.
Jan 8, 2017

Effect of Root Canal Treatment Procedures with a Novel Rotary Nickel Titanium Instrument (TRUShape) on Stress in Mandibular Molars: a Comparative Finite Element Analysis
cover of CDA magazine
Dec 8, 2016

Orofacial Pain Overview: Getting Rid of the Riddles
Delivery of mandibular block injection using modified retraction technique.
Dec 8, 2016

Preliminary Evidence Supports Modification of Retraction Technique to Prevent Needlestick Injuries
Leukoplakia. Most common precancerous lesion (89%: 618/695)
Dec 8, 2016

Detection of Early-Stage Oral Cancer Lesions: A Survey of California Dental Hygienists
Oral manifestations in the advanced states of methamphetamine abuse include A) teeth broken off at the gingival margin; and B) grayish-brown dentition with enamel that is reduced to a soft leathery texture, along with gingivitis and acute periodontitis.
Nov 8, 2016

Caring for Patients Who Abuse Methamphetamine
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