October 2025

Treating More Than the Mouth

By Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD

Dentistry—now more than ever—extends beyond the oral cavity, with dental health being increasingly recognized as a gateway to overall well-being.

Three Foundational Pillars for a Thriving Practice

By Carrie Webber

Foreign Body Ingestion or Inhalation Management for Dental Offices

Timothy A. Hess, DDS, MAGD, CDT; Chandur P.K. Wadhwani, BDS, MSD; Thomas B. Dodson, DMD, MPH; and Edmond L. Truelove, DDS, MSD

This article reviews current literature, highlights common preventive practices, and proposes a practical, step-by-step management algorithm.

Periodontal Disease and Infertility: Probing the Depths of This Potential Connection

Kallie Krueger, DMD; Maninder Kaur, BDS, MPH, MS; and Maria L. Geisinger, DDS, MS

This article reviews current evidence underscoring the association between periodontal disease and infertility, the proposed mechanisms of action of these associations, and implications for clinical practice.

Nonsurgical Endodontic Retreatment: Exploring Promising Prognoses With Contemporary Techniques

By Ruojun Esther Wu, DMD Candidate, Brooke Blicher, DMD, Rebekah Lucier Pryles, DMD

Understanding recent advancements in endodontics and their impact on retreatment outcomes is essential for clinicians advising patients who wish to retain their natural dentition.

Beyond Single-Tooth Dentistry: A Systematic Approach to Full-Mouth Rehabilitation

By Nicole D. Watson, DDS

A systematic, sequenced restorative approach that addressed the patient’s underlying occlusal dysfunction and enabled financial affordability was taken to achieve a longlasting, predictable result.

An Update on Adhesives and Resin Bonding: Sorting Through the Protocol Options

By Macarena Rivera, DMD, MSc, Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD

Over the years, the evolution of adhesives and bonding systems has focused on simplicity, efficiency, and reliability in clinical practice procedures to achieve less-invasive, long-term, durable direct and indirect restorations

Evidence-Based Guide Bridges Adhesive Chemistry With Clinical Application

This new edition addresses those challenges head-on by delivering a clear, evidence-based guide that bridges complex chemistry with practical clinical application.

OptiBond™ Universal 360 Adhesive Combines Ultra Compatibility With Smart Chemistry

One product that has earned his full confidence is OptiBond™ Universal 360 adhesive from Kerr.

Kulzer’s iBOND® Universal Gives Clinicians All-Purpose Convenience

She highlights several benefits of using iBOND Universal, including its predictability, low sensitivity, high bond strength, and a 10-second light-cure.

BeautiLink SA Self-Adhesive Resin Cement an Ideal Solution for Zirconia Restorations

A Boston University dental school graduate and former resident at the Manhattan VA Medical Center in New York City, Hatfield’s clinical experience spans reconstructive, cosmetic, and general dentistry.

Community Water Fluoridation: Changing Perceptions for the Public Good

By Judith Haber, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, Nicholas G. Mosca, DDS, DrPH

This high-impact public health caries prevention intervention led other communities nationwide to adopt community water fluoridation practices.

A Statistical Study of Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Hyperactivity and Their Relation to Sleep-Disordered Breathing

By Earl O. Bergersen, DDS, MSD, Brooke Stevens-Green, BS, DDS

Increasing better sleep can enhance a child’s success in school and may improve attention, behavior, and neurocognitive processes, which can contribute to the child’s future health.

Contemporary Digital Implant Workflow: Seamless Integration of a Zirconia Block

By Daniel Vasquez, DDS

This case report demonstrates the complete digital replacement of tooth No. 12 in a 56-year-old patient utilizing a multilayered zirconia block for implants within a fully integrated digital protocol.