The first two articles in this issue are based on presentations that will be given at the CDA Scientific Session in San Francisco, California, September 15-17.

OSHA 2000: A Review of Compliance Issues
OSHA's infection control regulation, while the best known to dentists, is only one of many that affect every dental practice.
By Eve Cuny, RDA, BA

Women's Oral Health Issues
Puberty, menses, pregnancy, and menopause all influence women's oral health and the way in which a dentist should approach their treatment.
By Barbara J. Steinberg, DDS

Soft Tissue Surgery in the Oral and Maxillofacial Region
Many disorders and conditions involve surgical treatment of the soft tissues that extend to the adjacent and associated structures.
By Richard A. Smith, DDS; Nestor Karas, DDS, MD; Michael Anthony Pogrel, DDS, MD; Newton C. Gordon, DDS, MS; Kim Goldman, DMD; Rebeka Silva, DMD; and Michael Whalen, DDS, MD

Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General
The Journal offers its readers an abridged version of the executive summay of the surgeon general's new report.

The Editor/
Communication Orgaizational Effectiveness
By Jack F. Conley, DDS

Impressions/
Conference Explores Challenges for Women Dentists
By David G. Jones

Dr. Bob/
Jack Conley, Gentleman Editor
By Robert E. Horseman, DDS