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The following external links have been reviewed and categorized as either "Background information" (may or may not influence clinical decisions), "Read before treatment" (if read before treatment, may influence clinical decisions), or "New development" (may or may not influence clinical decisions because the subject matter may not yet be widely available or widely used).

Background (23) | Read before treatment (7) | New developments (3)

Evaluation of a new caries detecting dye for primary and permanent carious dentin
Hosoya, Y., et al.
Journal of Dentistry
2007 35 (2): 137-143
Read before treatment
Methamphetamine Use and Dental Disease: Results of a Pilot Study
Cretzmeyer, Margaret, et al.
Journal of Dentistry for Children
2007 74 (2): 85-92
Background information
Minimally invasive operative techniques using high tech dentistry (PDF, 148K)
Brostek, Andrew M. Dr., et al.
Dental Practice
2006: 106-106
Editor's notes: Online publication date September/October 2006.
Read before treatment
The use of sorbitol- and xylitol-sweetened chewing gum in caries control
Burt, Brian A., BDS, MPH, PhD
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2006 137 (2): 190-196
New development
A Caries Vaccine? The State of the Science of Immunization Against Dental Caries
Russel, Michael W., et al.
Caries Research
2004 38: 230-235
Background information
Minimally invasive dentistry
Murdoch-Kinch, Carol Anne, DDS, PhD, and McLean, Mary Ellen, DDS
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2003 134: 87-95
Background information
Eating habits that can harm teeth
ADA Division of Communications
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2002 133 (12)
Background information
A review of modern non-invasive systems for caries detection (PDF, 107K)
Moore, Derek J., BDS, FDSRCS (Ed.), and Wilson, Nairn H.F., BDS, FDS, DRD, RCS (Ed.), PhD, MSc, FDSRCS (Eng.)
CPD Dentistry
2001 2 (3): 86-90
Editor's notes: CPD Dentistry is published by Rila, a major continuing education provider in medicine and dentistry in the UK and Europe.
Background information
Protective Immunity to Streptococcus mutans Induced by Nasal Vaccination with Surface Protein Antigen and Mutant Cholera Toxin Adjuvant
Saito, Masayuki, et al.
The Journal of Infectious Diseases
2001 183: 823-826
Background information
The effect of pH on the erosion of dentine and enamel by dietary acids in vitro
West, N.X., et al.
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
2001 28 (9): 860-864
Background information
Caries-Detector Dyes — How Accurate and How Useful Are They?
McComb, BDS, M.Sc.D., FRCD( C )
Journal of the Canadian Dental Association
2000 66: 1995-1998
Background information
Porcelain Laminate Veneers. A Retrospective Evaluation After 1 to 10 Years of Service: Part II—Clinical Results
Dumfahrt, Herbert, Dr med and Schaffer, Herbert, Univ-Doz Dr med
International Journal of Prosthodontics
2000 13 (1)
Editor's notes: Findings in this study were generally positive, and provide evidence in support of porcelain veneers.
Read before treatment
The science and practice of caries prevention
Featherstone, John D.B., MSc, PhD
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2000 131 (7): 887-899
Background information
Vaccine Protects Against Tooth Decay
Applied Genetics News
1998
Editor's notes: Reviewed on BNET.com.
Background information
Addressing the caries dilemma: detection and intervention with a disclosing agent
Styner, D. et al.
General Dentistry
1996 44 (5): 446-449
Read before treatment
The use of caries detector dye in diagnosis of occlusal carious lesions
al-Sahaibany, F., et al.
Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
1996 20 (4): 293-298
Read before treatment
Scanning Electron Microscope Study of Human Enamel Surfaces Treated with Topical Fluoride Agents (PDF, 162K)
Olmez, Seval, et al.
Journal of Islamic Academy of Sciences
1993 6 (2): 133-139
Read before treatment
Prevention of colonization of Streptococcus mutans by topical application of monoclonal antibodies in human subjects
Ma, J.K., and Lehner, T.
Archives of Oral Biology
1990 35
Notes: Supplement: 115S-122S. Dept. of Immunology, United Medical School, Guy's Hospital, London, England.
Background information
Topical Fluoride Therapy: Discussion of Some Aspects of Toxicology, Safety, and Efficacy (PDF, 665K)
Newbrun, E.
Journal of Dental Research
1987 66: 1084-1086
Background information
Caries Vaccine
Various
HealthMantra web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Editor's notes: An untitled article summarizing various international research projects aimed at developing a caries vaccine. Summary discusses progress 1990–1999.
Background information
Comparison of Conventional Caries Detection and Caries Detector Dye
Zavareh, F. Arbabzadeh, et al.
International Association for Dental Research web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Editor's notes: Originally presented at the International Association for Dental Research/American Association for Dental Research/Canadian Association for Dental Research, 83rd General Session, March 9–12, 2005.
Background information
Cranberries contain possible anti-caries/anti-plaque agents
BrightSurf.com web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Editor's notes: Correspondence with the IADR showed that this research was presented at the annual meeting of the IADR in Brisbane, Australia, June 29, 2006 by Koo, H, et al. Dr. Koo's group has published two articles on the subject.
New development
Dental Fluorosis (Mottled Teeth)
Meiers, Peter
Fluoride-History web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Editor's notes: Personal web site cataloging various personalities, milestones, and volatile issues associated with fluoride.
Background information
Fluorosis
No author specified
Colgate World of Care web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Editor's notes: Manufacturer's web site. Reviewed by the faculty of The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
Background information
Forsyth Issues Imperative For a Vaccine Against Cavities
Forsyth Institute web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
New development
Introduction to Dental Plaque
No author specified
University of Leeds Dental Institute web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Editor's notes: No publication date specified
Background information
Methamphetamine use and oral health
ADA Division of Communications in cooperation with JADA and the ADA Division of Scientific Affairs
The Journal of the American Dental Association
Background information
Microdentistry Fundamentals
No author specified
National Center for Biotechnology Information web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Read before treatment
More U.S. Teeth Susceptible to Silent Enamel Eating Syndrome
Not specified
Medical News Today web site
Background information
More U.S. Teeth Susceptible to Silent Enamel Eating Syndrome
Not specified
Medical News Today web site
Background information
SNOOP Caries Detecting Dye
Pulpdent Corporation web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Editor's notes: Manufacturer's web site
Background information
Tooth Decay, Open Wide—Oral Health Training for Health Professionals
National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Background information
Vaccine prevents cavities—ready for tests on tots
Cromie, William J.
Harvard University Gazette
Notes: Published October 4, 2001
Background information

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