December 2010

Articles
That Time of Year is Here!
Extras
Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, MS Editorial Director, Hygienetown
Sweeten Mom's Kisses to Reduce Baby's Risk of Caries
Message Boards
Patients going through orthodontic treatment are at risk for caries around the brackets and along the gingival margin. A variety of preventive protocols are suggested for these cases.
Research
• Caries and Perio Found Together
• Vitamin B12 and Folate Prevent Aphthous Ulcers
• Systemic Markers After SRP and SX
• C-reactive Protein Produced Systemically
• Oral Cancer Screening Devices Compared
• Antibiotics for Third Molar Extraction

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