The March issue of the Journal focuses on over-the-counter dental products. Included are articles that discuss toothpastes, mouthrinses and alternative products.

Over-the-Counter Dental Products
An introduction to the issue.
By Peter L. Jacobsen, PhD, DDS, and
Thomas Schiff, DMD

The New Toothpastes
Now that most toothpastes have fluoride, dentifrice companies are looking for other ingredients to set their products apart.
By Irwin D. Mandel, DDS

Alternative Dental Products
Dental care providers should be aware of the alternative dental products available because many of their patients may use them.
By Peter L. Jacobsen, PhD, DDS, and
Richard P. Cohan, AB, DDS, MS, MA

Over-the-Counter Products for Oral Ulcerations
Over-the-counter products can be useful for alleviating pain from ulcerations of the oral mucosa.
By William M. Carpenter, DDS, MS, and
Sol Silverman Jr., MA, DDS

Over-the-Counter Mouthrinses
The various therapeutic mouthrinses that are available are reviewed, and criteria for use are suggested.
By Stuart L. Fischman, DMD

In-Ceram Fixed Partial Dentures: Three-Year Clinical Trial Results
Results of a prospective trial testing the longevity of In-Ceram fixed partial dentures are reported.
By John A. Sorensen, DMD, PhD;
Seung-Koo Kang, DDS; Tony J. Torres, CDT;
and Helmut Knode, ZTM, DMD

The Editor /
Messages of Concern
By Jack F. Conley, DDS

Dr. Bob /
A Dentist's Lament
By Robert E. Horseman, DDS

Impressions /
It's Time to Say 'Thanks for the Assist'