The April issue of the Journal features three articles by speakers at CDA's Spring Scientific Session in Anaheim and two unsolicited articles.

Occupational Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: New Postexposure Prophylaxis Recommendations
The risks associated with dental occupational exposures and new recommendations for postexposure care are explored.
By Eve Cuny, RDA, CDA, and
William M. Carpenter, DDS, MS

Allergic Reactions: Increasing Immunological Problems for Health Care Providers and Patients
Clinicians should be familiar with the symptoms of allergies and understand the mechanisms involved.
By John A. Molinari, PhD

Transition Decision-Making and Strategy
Practice transitions have become increasingly complicated with the addition of practice management companies and management service organizations.
By Randall K. Berning, JD, LLM

Transmission and Persistence of Actinobacillus Actinomycetemcomitans in Twins With Advanced Periodontitis
A set of twins with severe loss of periodontal attachment and the same amplitype of A. actinomycetemcomitans is studied.
By Peter A. Russo, DDS;
Hessam Nowzari, DDS; and
Jorgen Slots, DDS, PhD

Economics of Dental Practice Improve in the 1990s A review of governmental and ADA reports confirms positive projections about the economics of dentistry.
By H. Barry Waldman, BA, DDS, MPH, PhD

The Editor /
What Hazard is Next?
By Jack F. Conley, DDS

Dr. Bob /
Defending the Dental Office
By Robert E. Horseman, DDS

Impressions /
In Search of ... a Connection