Douglas A. Terry, DDS, and Karl F. Leinfelder, DDS, MS, review the clinical history of composite resin aesthetic techniques, and present a simplified stratification technique using a new composite material. After reading this article, the individual will learn that the historical progression of aesthetic techniques for composite resin restorations, and a simplified aesthetic stratification technique.

Michael Z. Marder, DDS, and Robert W. Marder, DMD, discuss the oral clinical presentation of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis and present a possible treatment using a chlorine dioxide containing mouthwash. After reading this article, the individual will learn oral clinical presentation of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis (BON), and a possible treatment of BON using a chlorine dioxide-containing mouthwash.

In this peer-reviewed article, Sako Ohanesian, DDS, discusses the diagnostic process for developmental mandibular salivary gland defect. After reading this article, the individual will learn to differentiate a developmental salivary gland defect from traumatic bone cysts and other lesions, and to recognize the clinical and radiographic appearance of a developmental mandibular salivary gland defect (the intention is to avoid unnecessary biopsy).

In this peer-reviewed article, Davidson Lawoyin, DDS, and Ronald S. Brown, DDS, MS, present a case report involving diagnosis and management of black hairy tongue. After reading this article, the individual will learn the etiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of BHT, and a management protocol for treating BHT.

In this peer reviewed article, Joseh J. Massad, DDS and David R. Cagna, DMD, MS, present a new, modern technique and materials for taking immediate complete denture impressions. After reading this article, the individual will learn historic techniques for taking impressions for immediate complete dentures, and a new technique for taking accurate impressions for immediate complete dentures.

Randy Weiner, DMD, begins a 4-part series on the different types of liners, bases, and cements as well as their clinical applications. After reading this article, the individual will learn the definition of liners, bases, and cements, and clinical indications for liners, bases, and cements.

Randy Weiner, DMD, continues his 4-part series on the types of liners, bases, and cements and their clinical applications. This article will discuss 2 other materials than can be used as a liner, base, and/or cement: the glass ionomer-based and resin-based materials. After reading this article, the individual will have a better understanding of glass ionomers and resins and how they work along with a better understanding of how to appropriately use glass ionomers and resin in clinical practice.

Mohammad Hosein Kalantar Motamedi, DDS and Maryam Ghoreishi, DDS, review the diagnosis and treatment of the simple bone cyst and discuss the potential pitfalls associated with surgical treatment of the simple bone cyst. After reading this article, the individual will learn the diagnosis and treatment of the simple bone cyst, and the potential pitfalls associated with the surgical treatment of the simple bone cyst.

In this peer-reviewed article, Anshul Mehra, BDS, DDS, and Suneet Kumar, MBBS, MD, review the clinical features, treatment, and prognosis of systemic sclerosis, including periodontal manifestations. After reading this article, the individual will learn the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, oral manifestations, and treatment of scleroderma, and the periodontal manifestations seen in patients with systemic sclerosis.

In this peer-reviewed article, Jaana Autio-Gold, DDS, PhD, provides and update on fluoride varnishes and their clinical applications. After reading this article, the individual will learn how to use fluoride varnishes in clinical practice, and an approach to the nonsurgical management of incipient noncavitated caries lesions.

Dimitris Nikolidakis, DDS MSc, et al discuss sinus augmentation using a combination of platelet-rich plasma and beta-tricalcium phospate. After reading this article, the individual will learn clinical technique for sinus floor elevation, and the role of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in sinus floor elevation surgery.

Arnaldo Castelluci, MD, DDS, discusses the causes and types of endodontic perforations, and the clinical technique for treating perforations with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). After reading this article, the individual will learn the prognosis of iatrogenic perforations, and techniques and materials for treating perforations, with the focus on mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA).