February 2012

Articles
In This Issue
by Trisha O’Hehir, RDH, MS Editorial Director, Hygienetown
Dental Caries – Not Just a Hole in a Tooth
Message Boards
As people keep their teeth longer, root caries becomes a serious problem.
Research
•Bacteria Involved in the Caries Process
•Caries-associated Bacteria in the Caries Process
•Taste Genes Influence Caries Rates in Children
•Genetic Markers for Caries Identified
•Root Caries in Periodontal Patients
•The “Iceberg of Dental Caries” – Diagnostic Thresholds in Clinical Trials and Practice

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