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Laura Dorr is the former executive editor of DPR's Modern Dental Network and a regular contributing author.

Articles

Dental research came a long way this year, and some studies stood out above the rest.

The Top 10 Dental Discoveries of 2017

Lynne Slim is an award-winning dental author who has published extensively in dental/dental hygiene journals including 

Journal of the Western Society of Periodontology

. She was the periodontal columnist for RDH magazine for about 17 years and is now a columnist for 

 and is a member of their advisory board. In 2003, Lynne founded Perio C Dent, a dental practice management company that specializes in the incorporation of non-surgical periodontal therapy into the hygiene department of the general dental practice.

As a key opinion leader in the dental industry, Lynne is frequently asked to review new products and write product reviews. She participates in product development and is consulted about consumer/RDH product awareness. Lynne received the Philips Oral Healthcare “Mentor of Distinction” award at the 2012 ADHA Annual Session.

Interdental hygiene recommendations are constantly changing, so staying up to date on the latest research can help you provide better patient care.

Parroting the flossing message

8 WAYS your temporaries are costing your practice money

New lab results indicate that My Magic Mud products fall comfortably within range of safety, refuting claims made by Colgate and the ADA.

Are activated charcoal oral care products safe to use?

Tackling dental caries is one of the key steps required to accelerate progress toward a 'cavity-free world,' experts say.

New report underscores economic benefits of tackling dental caries

A new study shows that composite restorations are superior to amalgam restorations.

Composite restorations aren’t the problem, patients (and their genes) are

The Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is published by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to present to the dental and medical communities comprehensive coverage of new techniques, important developments and innovative ideas in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Practice-applicable articles help develop the methods used to handle dentoalveolar surgery, facial injuries and deformities, TMJ disorders, oral and head and neck cancer, jaw reconstruction, anesthesia and analgesia. The journal also includes specifics on new instruments and diagnostic equipment, and modern therapeutic drugs and devices.

According to new research, Botox therapy can provide significant relief with only a mild risk for negative effects.

Study finds Botox can relieve jaw muscle pain

More than 1,000 oral and maxillofacial surgeons, their staff and restorative dentists will gather at the event. 

25th AAOMS Dental Implant Conference to take place Nov. 30 - Dec. 2

The Journal of Oral Implantology is the official publication of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and of the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics. It is dedicated to providing valuable information to general dentists, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, periodontists, scientists, clinicians, laboratory owners and technicians, manufacturers, and educators. The JOI distinguishes itself as the first and oldest journal in the world devoted exclusively to implant dentistry.

The new technique could help maintain graft integrity during closure.

Researchers introduce technique to simplify dental bone graft procedures

Kristen Mott is the associate editor for Dental Products Report and Digital Esthetics.

New research shows that antibiotics prescribed by dentists may be contributing to a potentially deadly infection. 

Emerging Research