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An evaluation of factors affecting duration of orthodontic treatment by Beckwith, F.Richard, Ackerman, Richard J., Cobb, Charles M, Tira, Daniel E.

“…One of the first questions asked by new orthodontic patients is: How long will I need to wear my braces? A multitude of factors have the potential to influence…”
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Time Management Behaviors as Potential Explanatory Factors in Dental Academic Achievement by Mace, James G, Tira, Daniel E

“…Comparison of scores on a time management behavior (TMB) scale with academic achievement of 192 predental and dental students found generally high levels of…”
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Glycosaminoglycans and periodontal disease: analysis of GCF by safranin O by Giannobile, W V, Riviere, G R, Gorski, J P, Tira, D E, Cobb, C M

“…The purpose of this study was to quantify glycosaminoglycans (GAG) released into the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) during health, gingivitis, and adult…”
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The effectiveness of a counter-rotary action powered toothbrush and conventional toothbrush on plaque removal and gingival bleeding. A short term study by Killoy, W J, Love, J W, Love, J, Fedi, Jr, P F, Tira, D E

“…Initial investigations have demonstrated the effectiveness of a new contra-rotary powered electric toothbrush in removing plaque supragingivally,…”
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Arachidonic acid metabolism in inflamed gingiva and its inhibition by anti-inflammatory drugs by ElAttar, T M, Lin, H S, Tira, D E

“…Prostaglandin (PG) synthetase inhibitors are tissue-selective. Therefore, the action of four nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) was tested against PG…”
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Computers in dental education. Promise of the past versus reality of the present by Tira, D E, Tharp, L B, Lipson, L F

“…Computer usage in dental education has a history of about three decades. As envisioned during the infant years, this application has fallen considerably short…”
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Fluorescent antibody and flagella stains for rapid detection of bacteria at periodontally healthy and diseased sites by Drisko, C L, Brandsberg, J W, Walters, P L, Killoy, W J, Tira, D E

“…Two rapid methods of identifying bacteria associated with periodontal disease were investigated to determine their diagnostic usefulness in longitudinal or…”
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A six-year combined B.A./D.D.S. degree curricular program by Tira, D E, Mayberry, W E, Reed, M J, Fedi, P F

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Use of monoclonal antibodies to enumerate spirochetes and identify Treponema denticola in dental plaque of children, adolescents and young adults by Barron, S L, Riviere, G R, Simonson, L G, Lukehart, S A, Tira, D E, O'Neil, D W

“…Identification of spirochetes in dental plaque is difficult. Not all spirochetes can be cultured and microscopic analysis based on darkfield or phase optics…”
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The effect of 2% chlorhexidine digluconate irrigation on clinical parameters and the level of Bacteroides gingivalis in periodontal pockets by Southard, S R, Drisko, C L, Killoy, W J, Cobb, C M, Tira, D E

“…Eight patients with moderate periodontitis volunteered to participate in a study to assess the effect of subgingival 2% chlorhexidine irrigation, with and…”
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Comparison of two-surface and multiple-surface scoring methodologies for in vitro microleakage studies by Mixson, J, Eick, J D, Chappell, R P, Tira, D E, Moore, D L

“…Investigators differ on the use of a two-surface or multiple-surface scoring methodology in sectional microleakage studies. This study compared microleakage…”
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The effects of different storage conditions on polyether and polyvinylsiloxane impressions by Purk, J H, Willes, M G, Tira, D E, Eick, J D, Hung, S H

“…While being shipped to a laboratory, impressions can be exposed to excessive temperatures. This study compared the effects of different time and temperature…”
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Relation between selected predictor variables and grades in fixed prosthodontics laboratory by Bellanti, N D, Mayberry, W E, Tira, D E

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The effects of subgingival irrigation with chlorhexidine and stannous fluoride. A preliminary investigation by Krust, K S, Drisko, C L, Gross, K, Overman, P, Tira, D E

“…This pilot study compared the effectiveness of subgingival irrigation with 0.12% chlorhexidine, 1.64% stannous fluoride, and sterile saline, in addition to…”
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The effectiveness of a counterrotational-action power toothbrush on plaque control in orthodontic patients by Wilcoxon, Donald B., Ackerman, Richard J., Killoy, William J., Love, John W., Sakumura, Joseph S., Tira, Daniel E.

“…This study compared counterrotational-action power toothbrushing with manual toothbrushing in effectiveness on plaque control and gingival health in 20…”
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The effects of variable wash times and techniques on enamel-composite resin bond strength by Mixson, J M, Eick, J D, Tira, D E, Moore, D L

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Stereophotogrammetric analysis of abutment tooth movement in distal-extension removable partial dentures with intracoronal attachments and clasps by Chou, T M, Eick, J D, Moore, D J, Tira, D E

“…This study applied the three-dimensional measurement technique of stereophotogrammetry to measure abutment tooth movement under occlusal loading as a function…”
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Assessment of curette sharpness by Hoffman, L A, Gross, K B, Cobb, C M, Pippin, D J, Tira, D E, Overman, P R

“…Nothing to date has appeared in the literature addressing the relationship of specific bevel dimension and clinical sharpness of curette blades. This study…”
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The effects of rinse volumes and air and water pressures on enamel-composite resin bond strength by Mixson, J M, Eick, J D, Tira, D E, Moore, D L

“…To assess the effect of different rinse volumes and air and water pressures on shear enamel-composite resin bond strength, the buccal surfaces of 384 maxillary…”
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Current Methods of Finish-Line Exposure by Practicing Prosthodontists by Hansen, Paul A., Tira, Daniel E., Barlow, Jeff

“…Purpose The purpose of this study was to survey members of The American College of Prosthodontists to evaluate current methods of finish‐line exposure. In…”
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