Quackery in Dentistry — Past and Present
This historical perspective of quackery in dentistry features an array of "toothache cures" and intriguing illustrations from another era.
by Malvin E. Ring, DDS

Controversies in TMD
Many controversie surround the topic of TMD, and this overview presents some of the arguments and treatment options.
by Greg Goddard, DDS

The Evolving Demographic Makeup of Dental Graduates
The diversity of dental school graduates has changed over the past few years, and their plans after graduation will determine the type of dental care delivered in different communities.
by H. Barry Waldman, DDS, MPH, PhD


The Effect of Doxycycline on the Apical Seal of Retrograde Filling Materials
This study assesses the effect of this particular antibiotic to determine if it is a useful agent in surgical root canal treatment.
by John S. Svirsky, DDS, MEd; Julia Nunley, MD; C. Daniel Dent, DDS; and Don Yeatts, DDS, MD


The Effect of BioBurden on In-Depth Disinfection of Denture Base Acrylic Resin
Three different disinfectant solutions are tested on denture base acrylic resin to determine their effectiveness.
by Timothy R. Saunders, DDS; Villa L. Guillory, DDS; Stephen T. Gregoire, MS; Meade Pimsler, PhD; and Mary S. Mitchell, MHS


The Editor/
Reality Check
By Jack F. Conley, DDS

Impressions/
Care for the Poor Is Stricken Dentist's Legacy
By David G. Jones

Dr. Bob/
What to Give a Dentist
By Robert E. Horseman, DDS