BMP can be used to grow bone in the maxillofacial region but adverse reactions can occur.

BMP Adverse Events

Removing wisdom teeth on older patients can lead to periodontal pockets and bone loss on the distal of the second molars. This video article review discusses a well designed study that investigates grafting to improve healing.

Download the PDF article Graft Third Molars in 30-35 year olds

The video article review discusses the case against the use of Botox for myofacial pain disorders.

Download the PDF document Case Against Botox for MPD

Botox is generally used for cosmetic purposes but has been used for select medical conditions. This article and video review present the case for the use of botox to help these patients. Next time the case against the use of Botox will be presented.

Download the PDF article Boxtox for MPD

Warfarin has been the only drug available for patients at risk of thrombotic events. This video article review discusses the new anticoagulants hitting the market and will impact dentists and treatment protocols for anticoagulated patients.

Download the PDF article New Oral Anticoagulants-Will they replace warfarin

Millions of local anesthetic injections are done monthly across the world with exceedingly low complication rates but sometime bad things can happen to good people.  This video article review discusses facial nerve paralysis after a dental local anesthetic injection.

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This is the second of a two part series discussing nutrition and essential nutrients that are required for wound healing with the role of each highlighted. This is great material for anyone in healthcare.

Download the PDF article Nutrition and Wound Healing

This is part one of a two part series discussing nutrition and essential nutrients that are required for wound healing with the role of each highlighted. This is great material for anyone in healthcare.

Download the PDF article Nutrition and Wound Healing

Apthous Ulcers affect millions of people every year and are quite painful. This study investigates multivitamin therapy for treatment of canker sores.

Download the PDF article Multivitamin Therapy for Cancer Sores

Nitrous Oxide is commonly used in dental offices. Like all agents used a solid understanding of the safety measures used to protect our staff and patients is required. This video and article reviews Nitrous Oxide Safety.

Download the PDF article Nitrous Safety Update