GUEST EDITORIAL

A. Jokstad, J.T. Barnard, and E. Reich

The International Dental Research Agenda—The FDI World Dental Federation
J DENT RES 2003 82: 156-157. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

ARTICLE

   DISCOVERY!

Hubert E. Schroeder and Max A. Listgarten

The Junctional Epithelium: From Strength to Defense
J DENT RES 2003 82: 158-161. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

CONCISE REVIEW

A.R. Vieira

Oral Clefts and Syndromic Forms of Tooth Agenesis as Models for Genetics of Isolated Tooth Agenesis
J DENT RES 2003 82: 162-165. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

RESEARCH REPORT

   Biological

K. Sena, Y. Morotome, O. Baba, T. Terashima, Y. Takano, and I. Ishikawa

Gene Expression of Growth Differentiation Factors in the Developing Periodontium of Rat Molars
J DENT RES 2003 82: 166-171. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement] [Request Permission]  

T. Yamashiro, M. Tummers, and I. Thesleff

Expression of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins and Msx Genes during Root Formation
J DENT RES 2003 82: 172-176. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

S. Kohno, M. Kaku, K. Tsutsui, M. Motokawa, J. Ohtani, K. Tenjo, Y. Tohma, C. Tokimasa, T. Fujita, T. Kawata, and K. Tanne

Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and the Effects on Bone Remodeling during Experimental Tooth Movement
J DENT RES 2003 82: 177-182. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

T. Yamaza, K.F. Masuda, Y. Tsukiyama, K. Nishijima, R. Murakami, M.A. Kido, K. Koyano, and T. Tanaka

NF-B Activation and iNOS Expression in the Synovial Membrane of Rat Temporomandibular Joints after Induced Synovitis
J DENT RES 2003 82: 183-188. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

   Clinical

P. Meisel, A. Siegemund, R. Grimm, F.H. Herrmann, U. John, C. Schwahn, and T. Kocher

The Interleukin-1 Polymorphism, Smoking, and the Risk of Periodontal Disease in the Population-based SHIP Study
J DENT RES 2003 82: 189-193. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

P.V. Ylöstalo, E. Ek, J. Laitinen, and M.L. Knuuttila

Optimism and Life Satisfaction as Determinants for Dental and General Health Behavior—Oral Health Habits Linked to Cardiovascular Risk Factors
J DENT RES 2003 82: 194-199. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

M.S. Gilthorpe, A.T. Zamzuri, G.S. Griffiths, I.H. Maddick, K.A. Eaton, and N.W. Johnson

Unification of the "Burst" and "Linear" Theories of Periodontal Disease Progression: A Multilevel Manifestation of the Same Phenomenon
J DENT RES 2003 82: 200-205. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

E.C. Reynolds, F. Cai, P. Shen, and G.D. Walker

Retention in Plaque and Remineralization of Enamel Lesions by Various Forms of Calcium in a Mouthrinse or Sugar-free Chewing Gum
J DENT RES 2003 82: 206-211. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

J.C. Nickel, L.R. Iwasaki, R.D. Walker, K.R. McLachlan, and W.D. McCall, Jr.

Human Masticatory Muscle Forces during Static Biting
J DENT RES 2003 82: 212-217. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Data Supplement] [Request Permission]  

A. Yoshihara, N. Hanada, and H. Miyazaki

Association between Serum Albumin and Root Caries in Community-dwelling Older Adults
J DENT RES 2003 82: 218-222. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

N.R. Kressin, U. Boehmer, M.E. Nunn, and A. Spiro, III

Increased Preventive Practices Lead to Greater Tooth Retention
J DENT RES 2003 82: 223-227. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

   Biomaterials & Bioengineering

E. Tanaka, K. Hanaoka, T. van Eijden, M. Tanaka, M. Watanabe, M. Nishi, N. Kawai, H. Murata, T. Hamada, and K. Tanne

Dynamic Shear Properties of the Temporomandibular Joint Disc
J DENT RES 2003 82: 228-231. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

N. Broggini, L.M. McManus, J.S. Hermann, R.U. Medina, T.W. Oates, R.K. Schenk, D. Buser, J.T. Mellonig, and D.L. Cochran

Persistent Acute Inflammation at the Implant-Abutment Interface
J DENT RES 2003 82: 232-237. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

H Fischer, M Weber, and R Marx

Lifetime Prediction of All-ceramic Bridges by Computational Methods
J DENT RES 2003 82: 238-242. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

D Lobner and M Asrari

Neurotoxicity of Dental Amalgam is Mediated by Zinc
J DENT RES 2003 82: 243-246. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

CLARIFICATION

CLARIFICATION
J DENT RES 2003 82: 247. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

ERRATUM

ERRATUM
J DENT RES 2003 82: 247. [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permission]  

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