The September issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association covers providing dental care for patients with autism; evaluating the color stability of reinforced composite resin in comparison to dental porcelain in certain frequently consumed beverages; a review of complete denture masticatory efficiency; and a case study of iatrogenic lip and facial burns with a surgical instrument.

Providing Dental Care for the Patient With Autism
The increasing number of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders that are reported in the general public media and health profession publications highlight the need to provide a full range of services, including dental care. A review of the autism spectrum, the magnitude of the problem, and approaches to providing services by dental practitioners are discussed.
H. Barry Waldman, DDS, MPH, PhD; Steven P. Perlman, DDS, MScD; and Allen Wong, DDS

An Evaluation of Color Stability of Reinforced Composite Resin Compared With Dental Porcelain in Commonly Consumed Beverages
This study evaluated color stability of one type of reinforced composite resin and compared it with dental porcelain.
Ahmad Ghahramanloo DDS, MS; AzamSadat Madani DDS, MS; Keyvan Sohrabi; and Saeed Sabzevari, DDS

Complete Denture Masticatory Efficiency: A Literature Review
For edentulous patients, chewing efficiency is reduced because dental arches are replaced by artificial teeth. The aim of this study is to present factors related to chewing efficiency for the edentulous patient.
Marcelo Coelho Goiato, DDS, PhD; Paula do Prado Ribeiro, DDS; Alício Rosalino Garcia, DDS, PhD; and Daniela Micheline dos Santos, DDS

Iatrogenic Lip and Facial Burns Caused by an Overheated Surgical Instrument
An unusual case of an iatrogenic superficial burn, caused by a heated surgical instrument after sterilization, of the lip and face during third molar surgery is presented.
Yehuda Zadik, DMD, MHA

The Editor/
This is America…Get in the Game
By Alan L. Felsenfeld, DDS

Letters to the Editor/

Risk Managment Case Study/
Derma Fillers in Dentistry: Is it Within Scope?

Impressions/

Table Clinic Winners/

Dr. Bob/
Cha-ching! Economic Solutions
By Robert E. Horseman, DDS