Carlheinz Swacyzna, DDS, and Kathy Kincade, Editor in Chief[email protected]HomeAre amalgam's days numbered?A recent shift in the U.S. government's position on mercury is rekindling the debate over the future of dental amalgam.May 7, 2009Page 1 of 1Top StoriesInfection ControlInfection control matters to dental patientsPatients value a clean, safe environment and appreciate discussions about proper infection control, according to survey results recently published by the Dental Assisting National Board.Smile DesignClinical tip: Replacement of a congenital missing caninePublic HealthGetting married may be good for teeth, especially men’sScope of PracticeU.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answerOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryThis healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgery