April 2021 Texas Dental Journal

April 2021

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Contents April 2021 Established February 1883 n Vol 138, No. 4

FEATURES 250 | Whitening Strips: Are They Effective Home Care Products?

Asra Sabir Hussain, BDS Taha Mohammad Masood, BDS Amal Taha Alsomaly, BDS Meteib Joraib AlToubity, BDS Loliana Mouner, BDS Mujahed Sultan, BDS The aim of this review was to examine the efficacy and safety profile of whitening strips containing variable concentration of hydrogen peroxide content in comparison to other over-thecounter whitening products.

DEPARTMENTS 240 | President’s Message 242 | TDA Governance: Official Call to the 2021 Texas Dental Association House of Delegates 244 | Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Case of the Month 248 | Calendar of Events

TDA members, use your smartphone to scan this QR Code and access the online Texas Dental Journal.

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249 | In Memoriam | Memorials/Honorariums

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272 | Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Case of the Month Diagnosis and Management 274 | Value for Your Profession: Does Dentistry Have an Essential Role in the Fight Against Coronavirus, Heart Disease, Osteoporosis and More?

278 | Advertising Briefs 290 | Index to Advertisers

Editorial Staff Daniel L. Jones, DDS, PhD, Editor Paras B. Patel, DDS, Associate Editor Nicole Scott, Managing Editor Barbara Donovan, Art Director Lee Ann Johnson, CAE, Director of Member Services

Editorial Advisory Board Ronald C. Auvenshine, DDS, PhD Barry K. Bartee, DDS, MD Patricia L. Blanton, DDS, PhD William C. Bone, DDS Phillip M. Campbell, DDS, MSD Michaell A. Huber, DDS Arthur H. Jeske, DMD, PhD Larry D. Jones, DDS Paul A. Kennedy Jr, DDS, MS Scott R. Makins, DDS, MS Daniel Perez, DDS William F. Wathen, DMD Robert C. White, DDS Leighton A. Wier, DDS Douglas B. Willingham, DDS

The Texas Dental Journal is a peer-reviewed publication.

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Contributions: Manuscripts and news items of interest to the membership of the society are solicited. Electronic submissions are required. Manuscripts should be typewritten, double spaced, and the original copy should be submitted. For more information, please refer to the Instructions for Contributors statement printed in the September Annual Membership Directory or on the TDA website: tda.org. All statements of opinion and of supposed facts are published on authority of the writer under whose name they appear and are not to be regarded as the views of the Texas Dental Association, unless such statements have been adopted by the Association.

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Board of Directors PRESIDENT Jacqueline M. Plemons, DDS, MS 214-369-8585, drplemons@yahoo.com PRESIDENT-ELECT Debrah J. Worsham, DDS 936-598-2626, worshamdds@sbcglobal.net PAST PRESIDENT Charles W. Miller, DDS 817-478-2300, cwdam@sbcglobal.net VICE PRESIDENT, NORTHEAST Robert A. Neal, DDS 972-377-7333, raneal@msn.com VICE PRESIDENT, SOUTHEAST Jesse “Jay” G. Welch Jr, DDS 713-486-4259, jesse.g.welch@uth.tmc.edu VICE PRESIDENT, SOUTHWEST James S. Bone, DDS 830-257-3000, jamie@hcfdental.com VICE PRESIDENT, NORTHWEST Xochitl Anderton, DDS 806-495-3600, anderton@postfamilydentistry.com SENIOR DIRECTOR, NORTHEAST Carmen P. Smith, DDS 214-503-6776, drprincele@gmail.com SENIOR DIRECTOR, SOUTHEAST Georganne P. McCandless, DDS 281-516-2700, gmccandl@yahoo.com SENIOR DIRECTOR, SOUTHWEST J. Ted Thompson, DDS 361-242-3151, tedito@aol.com SENIOR DIRECTOR, NORTHWEST E. Dale Martin, DDS 817-238-6450, pdalw@yahoo.com DIRECTOR, NORTHEAST Elizabeth S. Goldman, DDS 214-585-0268, texasredbuddental@gmail.com DIRECTOR, SOUTHEAST Glenda G. Owen, DDS 713-622-2248, dr.owen@owendds.com DIRECTOR, SOUTHWEST Carlos Cruz, DDS 956-627-3556, ccruzdds@hotmail.com DIRECTOR, NORTHWEST Teri B. Lovelace, DDS 325-695-1131, lovelace27@icloud.com SECRETARY-TREASURER* Cody C. Graves, DDS 325-648-2251, drc@centex.net SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE* John W. Baucum III, DDS 361-855-3900, jbaucum3@gmail.com PARLIAMENTARIAN** Glen D. Hall, DDS 325-698-7560, abdent78@gmail.com EDITOR** Daniel L. Jones, DDS, PhD 214-828-8350, editor@tda.org LEGAL COUNSEL Carl R. Galant William H. Bingham, Advisor *Non-voting member **Non-voting attendee

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About the author: Arthur H. Jeske is Professor in the Department of General Practice and Dental Public Health and Associate Dean for Strategic Planning and Continuing Dental Education, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. He is a Life Member of the Texas Dental Association and holds Fellowships in the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry International, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Jeske earned his Ph.D. (Pharmacology) and D.M.D. degrees from the Medical College of Georgia. He has served as Chair of the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs and as an evidence reviewer for the ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry.

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87th Texas Legislature—A Record Year

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s most of you know, the 87th Texas Legislature began on January 12, 2021, and runs through May 31. Actual bill filing ended on March 12 with a total of 7,000 bills being filed—the third highest number in Texas history. While COVID-19 may have initially slowed the overall legislative process, it did not delay the activities of our TDA legislative team in any way. In fact, the team has been more targeted and strategic than ever in representing issues important to Texas dentists.

“Appearing” busy and being productive are sometimes 2 very different things. It’s often the “behind-the-scenes” efforts that bring compromise and opportunities for real change. From backyard visits to regular COVID screening and testing in advance of often limited in-person meetings, the team has adapted to our “new world.” The process may have started more slowly than usual, but that is certainly not the case for our legislative and regulatory team!

The TDA is currently tracking over 400 bills which can affect dentistry.

Our approved legislative agenda this session includes: • Teledentistry • Insurance issues (network leasing and retroactive denials) • Access to oral health care (Dental Education Loan Repayment Program and funding and administration of Texas public health dental programs including Medicaid and CHIP) • Support of dental school and Texas State Board of Dental Examiners funding • Preserving dentists’

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independent professional judgement in dental practice models Protecting Texas dental patients in scope of practice issues

Here a few highlights of issues that are receiving much attention from our legislative team at the Texas Capitol right now!

TDA’s insurance bill (HB 1934) has been filed by House Insurance Committee Chair Representative Tom Oliverson (R–Houston). The bill is aimed at state-regulated dental insurers and will help create transparency in network leasing laws by insuring that dentists can review contracts before participating in a leased, sold, or rented network.

It also requires reasonable procedures and time frames for insurance companies to follow in payment recovery efforts. A committee substitute was voted favorably out of the House Insurance Committee and continues to work its way through the legislature.

Currently there are 2 teledentistry bills being considered by the House Public Health Committee.

Representative Stephanie Klick (R– Fort Worth), chair of the House Public Health Committee, filed a companion bill (HB 2056) to Senate Health and Human Services Committee Vice-Chair Senator Charles Perry’s (R–Lubbock) teledentistry legislation (SB 488).

The second teledentistry bill currently being considered by the House Public Health Committee (HB 1742) was filed by House Public Health Committee Vice Chair Representative Bobby Guerra (D–Mission). The TDA legislative team remains in active discussion with bill authors and other

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stakeholders to ultimately negotiate a bill that aligns with TDA’s teledentistry policy supporting the same standard of care whether patients are receiving dental treatment in person or via a teledentistry platform. Current standard of care requires Texas dentists, at a minimum, on an annual basis, to document findings from a tactile and visual clinical examination of the soft and hard tissues of the patient’s oral cavity.

TDA successfully worked with Representative Tom Oliverson (R– Houston) who ultimately amended his medical billing tax legislation to specifically include dental insurance claims in the sales tax exclusion for medical billing services. The bill was voted unanimously out of the House and favorably out of the Senate Finance Committee as of April 12.

Our legislative team drives the dayto-day efforts during a Legislative session, but our grassroots efforts are often successful in using relationships between people to bring opportunities for change and progress. Be sure to watch your emails for calls to action allowing you to communicate your view on TDA issues directly to your legislators via Voter Voice!

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OFFICIAL CALL TO THE 2021 TEXAS DENTAL ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF DELEGATES HOUSE OF DELEGATES:

In accordance with Chapter IV, Section 70, paragraph A-1 of the Texas Dental Association (TDA) Bylaws, this is the official call for the 151st Annual Session of the Texas Dental Association House of Delegates. All sessions of the House will be in the Lonestar Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. The opening session of the House will convene at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2021. The second meeting of the House will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021. The third meeting of the House will be at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021, followed by the fourth meeting at 1:30 p.m. until close of business.

Registration is required for certified delegation members to attend the 2021 Annual Session of the House of Delegates (please see the meeting mobile app or the TDA website for additional information on how to register). Attendees must register before April 14, 2021, to receive a badge at no cost.

There are conditions required of TDA to hold

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in-person meetings at the hotel at this time, including physical distancing and wearing masks. Therefore, meeting rooms will be set up with physical distancing in mind with only certified seated members of each delegation participating on the Floor of the House in this Annual Session of the House of Delegates.

Component Societies are urged to certify an accurate list of Delegates and Alternates to fill each of their seats on the floor of the TDA House of Delegates as only members who are on the floor of the House may enter the room.

Substituting alternates for delegates while the House is in session is allowed but must be orchestrated while keeping restrictions in place.

REFERENCE COMMITTEE HEARINGS:

Reference Committee hearings will be facilitated through electronic virtual means on Thursday, May 6, 2021 (please see the meeting mobile app or TDA website for additional information on how to participate and for any

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changes to committee start times which will also be announced to the House of Delegates at the first meeting of the House of Delegates):

10:00 AM REFERENCE COMMITTEES A & B (COMBINED) COMMITTEE A: Administration, Budget, Building, House of Delegates, Membership Processing COMMITTEE B: President’s Address, Miscellaneous Matters, Component Societies, Subsidiaries, Strategic Planning, Annual Session

1:00 PM REFERENCE COMMITTEES C & D (COMBINED) COMMITTEE C: Dental Education, Dental Economics, Health and Dental Care Programs Committee D: Legislative, Legal and Governmental Affairs

3:30 PM REFERENCE COMMITTEE E: Constitution, Bylaws, Ethics & Peer Review

The agendas for these committee meetings will be included in the Reference Committee section of the Delegate materials and sent to the Delegates and Alternate Delegates at least 30 days in advance of the meetings.

Grand Hyatt hotel on Friday, May 7, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

In the event there are no contested TDA statewide elections, the TDA Candidates Forum will not be held.

REFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Registration is required to attend the Candidates Forum—please see the meeting mobile app or TDA Meeting website for additional information.

Reference Committee Reports will be posted on the TDA website and emailed in PDF format to the members of the House of Delegates (reports may be downloaded from any location with Internet access). Printed copies will not be provided.

FINANCIAL FORUM: The TDA SecretaryTreasurer will facilitate a one-hour questions and answer financial forum at 9:30 a.m. in the Lonestar Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt hotel on Friday, May 7, 2021 open to all members who are present in San Antonio—please see meeting mobile app or TDA website for scheduled time, additional information, and room assignment.

CANDIDATES FORUM: As a reminder, the ADA & TDA Candidates Forums will be held in the Lonestar Ballroom of the San Antonio

DIVISIONAL CAUCUSES: Divisional Caucuses (Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast) will be facilitated entirely through electronic virtual means at 6:00 p.m. CDT on Monday and Tuesday, April 26 and 27, 2021.

Registration is required and open to all current members—please see the meeting mobile app for schedules, additional information.

DELEGATE MATERIALS:

sent after the March 2021 TDA Board of Directors meeting. The minutes of the TDA Board shall be posted on the members’ side of the TDA website and made available to the general TDA membership once the minutes are approved by the TDA Board of Directors, in accordance with Policy 26-2018-H. Delegates and alternates will receive all House Documents in PDF format.

Printed copies of the House Documents will not be provided.

Wireless internet access will not be provided in the House of Delegates meeting room— please download all House materials on a fully charged laptop or device prior to attendance (charging stations will be centrally located in the meeting rooms).

In accordance with TDA Bylaws, the House documents will be sent electronically at least 30 days prior to the Annual Session. The supplements to the House Documents, containing the agenda and subsequent reports, will be

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and maxillofacial pathology

Clinical Presentation

A 22-year-old White female was referred to the oral surgeon because of a rapidly enlarging mass involving her left mandibular gingiva. Review of the patient’s medical history revealed that she was 29 weeks pregnant. The patient was otherwise healthy with no underlying medical conditions and was currently taking prenatal vitamins.

Clinical examination revealed an erythematous exophytic mass involving the lingual, interproximal and buccal gingival tissues of the left mandibular first premolar, #21 (Figure 1A, 1B). Slight tooth mobility was observed and the lesion was tender to palpation and bled readily upon manipulation. The patient reported that the

Figure 1A. Clinical image of the exophytic lesion involving the lingual, distal-interproximal, and buccal aspects of #21. The lesion appears hemorrhagic and is red-purple in color with overgrowth along the occlusal aspect.

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case of the month lesion had been present for approximately 2 months with rapid growth over the last 2 weeks. A radiograph was taken at the time, showing no overt evidence of an intraosseous component or marked bone loss (Figure 2). Given the clinical features, an excisional biopsy was performed with the use of local anesthetic and submitted for histopathologic evaluation.

The histopathologic findings revealed a hyperplastic mucosal nodule with overlying ulceration (Figure 3A). The specimen showed numerous dilated blood vessels and proliferating endothelial cells within a fibrous stroma with scattered subacute inflammation (Figure 3B).

What is your diagnosis?

See page 272 for the answer and discussion.

Figure 1B. Buccal aspect of the lesional area shows edema and erythema of the tissue without an exuberant overgrowth.

Figure 2.

Periapical radiograph showing no obvious bone loss or an osseous lesion.

AUTHORS Paras Bharatkumar Patel, DDS Assistant Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Department of Diagnostic Sciences, TAMU College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas

Colten Ducote, DDS, MD Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Private practice: ArkLaTex Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shreveport, Louisiana

Figure 3A. Low power view of the lesion showing a nodular lesion with an ulcerated surface with prominent dilated blood vessels (H&E, Original mag x4).

Figure 3B. Higher power view showing a proliferation of endothelial cells forming variable sized blood vessels in a fibrous stroma with scattered subacute inflammation (H&E, Original mag x 40).

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Texas Mission of Mercy Schedule 2021 JUNE 4-5, 2021: San Angelo, Texas

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Due to the COVID-19 global crisis, please check each meeting’s website for up-to-date information related to cancellations or rescheduling.

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Whitening Strips: Are They Effective Home Care Products?

AUTHORS Asra Sabir Hussain, BDS Post Doc Restorative Dentistry Certificate (University of Michigan)* (Corresponding Author); MS student (Clinical Research) New York University, New York USA Taha Mohammad Masood, BDS Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University, USA Amal Taha Alsomaly, BDS Dental Resident, Primary Health Care Center, Bisha KSA Meteib Joraib AlToubity, BDS General Dentist, King Fahad General Hospital, Jeddah KSA Loliana Mouner, BDS General Dentist, Dubai UAE Mujahed Sultan, BDS General Dentist, King Abdulaziz Hospital, Makkah KSA Corresponding Author: Asra Sabir Hussain, BDS Email: dr.asrasabir@gmail.com or as14025@nyu.edu Conflict of interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest to the products mentioned in the manuscript.

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Abstract

Tooth bleaching procedures are often considered as the preferred esthetic approach for treating extrinsic tooth discoloration cases that are commonly present in dental clinics. Most patients desire to have whiter teeth for cosmetic reasons. Moreover, a variety of over-thecounter whitening products, including whitening oral rinses, dentifrices, paint-on gels, chewing gum, dental floss, and whitening strips are available as home care products. Moreover, the potential determinant factors in the effectiveness of whitening treatment are usually the concentration of the bleaching agent and the duration of the exposure time.

Objectives

The aim of this review was to examine the efficacy and safety profile of whitening strips containing variable concentration of hydrogen peroxide content in comparison to other over-the-counter whitening products.

Clinical Significance

Clinical trials effectively support the evidence of longterm safety profile and effectiveness of tooth whitening with gel strips containing 14% hydrogen peroxide, resulting in 42-49% improvement in tooth color and faster whitening onset without clinical evidence of increased oral tissue irritation.

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Introduction Tooth bleaching procedure are often considered the preferred esthetic approach for treating extrinsic tooth discoloration cases that commonly present in dental clinics. Most patients desire to have whiter teeth for cosmetic reasons.

In-office tooth bleaching or professional bleaching techniques are known to be conservative, safe, effective, and provide long-lasting, predictable clinical outcomes. Moreover, a variety of over-the-counter whitening products such as whitening oral rinses, dentifrices, paint-on gels, chewing gum, dental floss, and whitening strips are readily available as home care products. However, there is insufficient clinical evidence available in the literature with relevance to the safety and effectiveness of these over-the-counter (OTC) products.

Whitening strips are proven to show some predictable esthetic outcomes, but these results have insufficient clinical relevance as the studies were based on short term evaluations. In fact, legislation varies in different countries across the globe regarding the use of OTC dental bleaching products as a home care intervention. Especially in young individuals, these products might cause significant harmful results. It is the foremost responsibility of a dentist to be aware of these types of products and educate their patients regarding the associated drawbacks of frequently using OTC bleaching products. Independent clinical trials are required to prove the clinical efficacy of using OTC bleaching products.1

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Historically, the first hydrogen-peroxide containing whitening strips were introduced in the year 2000. Along with other available methodologies, digital image analysis or digital photographs are considered as an effective tool in the assessment of color change and have contributed to global clinical research on whitening strip product development.

A series of randomized controlled clinical trials have been conducted with whitening strips containing variable hydrogen peroxide concentrations (5.3%, 6-6.5%, 9.5%, 10%, and 14%). Nevertheless, further prospective clinical trials with large sample sizes and distinctive study designs are required to address the effectiveness and long-term safety of whitening strips.2 The aim of this review was to examine the efficacy and safety profile of whitening strips containing variable concentration of hydrogen peroxide content in comparison to other OTC whitening products.

Overview Numerous clinical trials have been published that discussed the efficacy of using whitening strips (WS) (different %) in relevance to other OTC products.

Strength of Evidence (Whitening strips with 5.3% hydrogen peroxide concentration) A clinical study with 37 healthy individuals was conducted to discuss the whitening response of self-directed whitening strips with different concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. Based on the corresponding tooth color at the screening stage, the individuals were randomized to one of three groups that were given hydrogen peroxide strips (HPS) with concentrations of 1.8%, 3.3%, or 5.3% respectively. Patients were instructed to use the whitening strips twice daily for 30 minutes over 28 days. Tooth color evaluations were performed using conventional digital images analysis of the anterior teeth on days 7, 14, and 28. On day 7, significant tooth color improvement (P< 0.05) was observed with hydrogen peroxide concentrations ranging from 1.8-5.3%. Overall higher HPS concentrations tended to show significant reduction in yellowness and increased lightness at all time points. All three hydrogen peroxide strips were well tolerated and none of the subjects showed treatment-related adverse effects.3 On the other hand, a study by Gerlach, with 57 participants was conducted to evaluate the clinical effectiveness whitening strips containing a 5.3% hydrogen peroxide bleaching gel (Crest White strips) in comparison to a placebo group.4 The protocol for using whitening strips was twice per day for 30 minutes for approximately 2 weeks. The efficacy of the strips was then evaluated by comparing digital photographs of anterior teeth at day 1, day 14 and post-treatment phase (after 6 months).

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Whitening strips with 5.3% hydrogen peroxide produced a significant (P< 0.0001) tooth color improvement including reduction in yellowness and increased lightness versus the placebo group.

Tooth color change was consistent after 6 months when the patients were recalled for a follow up visit. It was evident that younger participants tended to show greater initial tooth color reduction in yellowness as compared to older subjects, but this didn’t appear relevant for color retention after the treatment. Perhaps age is a potential factor to be considered that might have an impact on initial color improvement. Oral or gingival irritation and minor tooth sensitivity issues were the predominant clinical findings reported during the treatment. The whitening strips were well tolerated and no persistent treatment-related adverse effects were observed during the 6-month posttreatment monitoring period. Therefore, it is evident from the clinical trials that 5.3% HPS can produce predictable clinical results. Nonetheless, the time frame of using whitening strips should

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be taken into consideration. Gerlach RW stated the improvement in tooth color using 5.3% HPS over 2 weeks.4

Strength of Evidence (Whitening strips with 6-6.5% hydrogen peroxide concentration) Another study with 40 healthy individuals evaluated the clinical effectiveness and safety profile of using whitening strips with 6% hydrogen peroxide twice per day for 30 minutes over an extended period of 6 weeks.5 The response was evaluated biweekly after 2 weeks and extended further to 4 and 6 weeks. The authors concluded that whitening strips with 6% hydrogen peroxide, if used twice per day, showed promising whitening versus the placebo group (without peroxide content) during the initial

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2 weeks of treatment. Likewise, a meta-analysis with a larger sample population involving 148 healthy individuals supported the use of whitening strips with 6% hydrogen peroxide twice per day for 30 minutes over 2 weeks, resulting in significant tooth color improvement from baseline. Hence, it has been shown that whitening strips containing 6% hydrogen peroxide can be an effective and safe bleaching procedure.6 On the other hand, Farrell S, et al evaluated the safety profile of 6% HPS used continuously for 12 months.

Results indicated that the occurrence of reported oral irritation was low in the group using 6% hydrogen peroxide content, as two individuals discontinued the treatment due to an adverse effect, demonstrating the use of 6% HPS over a longer duration with minimal adverse events.

The only critical appraisal can be made from this study is that if the optimal results are achieved within two weeks, it doesn’t seem relevant to continue the use of HPS for 12 months even if it is deemed to be safe.7 An RCT was conducted by Lo EC et al with 87 adults who used either 6% HPS, 18% carbamide peroxide whitening gel, or fluoride toothpaste (placebo group) daily for 2 consecutive weeks. Significant differences in tooth color improvements were observed among groups with reported changes in brightness (L*=P< 0.001), yellowness (b*=P< 0.001) and redness units (a*=P < 0.001) using the one-

way ANOVA (Bonferroni test) method. Overall, the greatest changes were observed in L* a* b* with the 6% HPS group.

Thus, 6% HPS group demonstrated significantly (P < 0.01) higher whiteness improvement, whitening satisfaction, and overall impression as compared to whitening gel and the placebo groups.8 A 12-week RCT with 46 healthy adults compared the efficacy of using 6% HPS for 30 minutes twice per day over 2 weeks in comparison to 2 whitening dentifrices (sodium fluoride (NaF) or sodium monofluorophosphate (MFP), that were recommended at least twice daily for approximately 12 weeks. Treatment response was then recorded after using the strip for 2 weeks and the dentifrice for 12 weeks respectively. Hence, there were no significant (P> 0.18) differences found between the whitening dentifrice groups at any time intervals. All whitening procedures were welltolerated while minor tooth sensitivity issues and gingival irritation were the predominant adverse events observed in these patients.9

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Likewise, a study by Xu X, et al with 52 participants was conducted to determine the efficacy and safety profile of strips containing 6% hydrogen peroxide content (Crest White strips) and paint-on gel with 5.9% hydrogen peroxide (Colgate Simply White). Patients were instructed to use the strips for 30 minutes twice daily for 2 weeks and the gel twice daily for 12 weeks, compared to a non-peroxide experimental (water rinse) control group.

Therefore, significant end-of-treatment reduction in yellowness (Deltab*) and tooth color improvements were observed in the whitening strips group. Nevertheless, all treatments were found to be well-tolerated.10 Another RCT study consisted of 72 individuals comparing whitening strips containing 6% hydrogen peroxide (Crest White strips) relative to 19% sodium percarbonate film (Crest Night Effects). Efficacy and safety were evaluated after 2 weeks and at eight time points over a period of 18 months.

Significant differences (P< 0.02) were seen at the end of treatment and during the post-treatment intervals. All procedures were well tolerated and no adverse events were visible during follow up visits. However, both whitening systems revealed consistent color retention during the 18-months follow-up visits.11

Patients were instructed to use strips for 30 minutes twice daily for almost 2 weeks and a painton gel twice daily for 12 weeks relative to a non-peroxide experimental (water rinse) control group. Therefore, significant end-oftreatment reduction in yellowness (Deltab*) and tooth color improvements were observed in the whitening strips

Likewise, a similar study with 43 individuals was conducted to evaluate the clinical response of using whitening strips with 6% hydrogen peroxide concentration (Crest White strips) and a customized tray system containing 10% carbamide peroxide (Opalescence 10%) for 30 minutes twice daily at home over 2 weeks. Treatment response was assessed after 2 weeks (at the end of treatment) and 6 weeks (4 weeks post-treatment). At the end of treatment both groups showed significant tooth color improvement.

However, the strip group showed 89-92% reduction in

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yellowness and lightness units after 6 weeks of treatment as compared to the customized tray group.12 A study by Sulieman M also demonstrated that carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide home based whitening systems can achieve considerable predictable tooth whitening outcomes.13 A 3-week RCT including 48 healthy adults evaluated the efficacy and safety profile of 3 popular whitening products: a paint-on gel (18% carbamide peroxide), a whitening dentifrice, and whitening strips (6% hydrogen peroxide) products twice daily over 3 weeks, with the exception that the strips that were applied for only 14 days, per the manufacturer’s instructions. Overall, significant (P < 0.0001) color improvement was visible in the strip group.

The results showed that 14-day use of 6% HPS resulted in superior tooth color improvement in comparison to the other products.14 Recently, a new strip-based vital tooth bleaching product has been introduced that is effective in providing a whitening effect equivalent to a 10% carbamide peroxide tray, while reducing the wear time. This whitening system consists of 42 maxillary and 42 mandibular strips with 6.5% hydrogen peroxide concentration. The whitening system also consists of a dual-action whitening dentifrice that might be beneficial in preventing future post treatment staining, including an ultra-soft toothbrush.

Clinically, this strip-based whitening approach was 96% more effective in rcomparison to 10% carbamide peroxide tray treatment and produced 52% more whitening than the strip system containing 5.3% hydrogen peroxide content.15,16

Strength of Evidence (Whitening strips with 9.5% hydrogen peroxide concentration) A clinical study of 54 adult volunteers was conducted to determine the effectiveness and tolerability of an experimental whitening strip with 9.5% hydrogen peroxide content in comparison to a placebo control over 3 weeks.

Efficacy was measured on days 4, 7, 15, and 21 using digital imaging.

The experimental group showed significant (p < 0.004) improvement in tooth color on day 4 and at all subsequent followup visits as compared to the controls. Minor tooth sensitivity was reported by 12% of the subjects in the strip group and 11% of the placebo group. However, none of the participants discontinued use due to an adverse effect. Strip with 9.5% hydrogen peroxide content provided significant tooth color improvement in comparison to a placebo strip after 3

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days of product use.17 Another in vitro study supported the finding that whitening strips with 9.5% hydrogen peroxide concentration (Crest 3D White strips CWS) produced significantly greater color changes than the other OTC products.18

Strength of Evidence (Whitening strips with 10% hydrogen peroxide concentration) A clinical study with 16 subjects was conducted to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of 10% hydrogen peroxide gel (Crest White Strips Premium). The product was used under supervision, and strips were then removed after 5, 10, 30, and 60 minutes. After sample collection, peroxide levels were derived using a colorimetric peroxide assay.

The median peroxide concentrations for strips, teeth, and gingiva were 7.3%, 6.4%, and 0.7% respectively at five minutes, declining to 4.6%, 2.9%, and 0.1% at 30 minutes. Moreover, the median peroxide concentrations on strips and teeth samples were above 2% after 60 minutes.

The gingival peroxide concentration was relatively lower than the teeth samples. In conclusion, whitening strips with 10% hydrogen peroxide concentration provided effective tooth whitening within a short time.19 An RCT with 28 participants was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety profile of a whitening oral rinse with 2% hydrogen peroxide concentration twice per day as compared with normal tooth brushing over 1 week and a whitening strip (10% hydrogen peroxide) control group.20 The 10% hydrogen peroxide whitening strip group showed significant (P <.001) tooth color improvement on day 3, continuing (P <.001) through day 8 relative to baseline.

The oral rinse group did not show any significant (P >.12) tooth color change on day 3 and a significant (P=.033) increase in yellowness was visible on day 8. Both whitening products were well tolerated and none of the participants discontinued the treatment as a result of an adverse effect.

The authors concluded that 7-day use of the whitening strips containing 10% hydrogen peroxide resulted in

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significant tooth color improvement in comparison to 2% hydrogen peroxide pre-brushing whitening oral rinse.

Another study with 40 adults ranging from 1948 years was conducted to compare the treatment response of two different gel formulations containing different levels of peroxide.21 Crest White Strips Premium consists of 10% hydrogen peroxide (0.13 mm) bleaching gel while Crest White Strips contain 6% hydrogen peroxide (0.20 mm) respectively. Patients were instructed to use Crest White Strips Premium for

The oral rinse group did not show any significant (P>.12) tooth color change on day 3 and significant (P=.033) increase in yellowness visible on day 8.

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one week and Crest White Strips for 2 weeks, twice daily for 30 minutes. However, both whitening systems resulted in statistically significant tooth color improvement (p < 0.001) and the results were evident at the beginning of one week. The yellowish reduction for the 10% strips was greater than for 6% strip group. However, mild adverse events were reported. In conclusion, vital bleaching with 10% hydrogen peroxide strips at 1 week was as effective as 6% hydrogen peroxide strips used for 2 weeks.

A similar study by Gerlach RW, et al with 39 individuals was conducted to determine the effectiveness and safety profile of a 10% hydrogen peroxide strip-based whitening system twice per day for 30 minutes over 1 week.22 The 10% hydrogen peroxide containing strip group showed significant (p < 0.0001) tooth color improvement after 3 days of treatment. From day 4 to day 8, continuation of strip use resulted in significant (p < 0.002) incremental improvement in both yellowness and lightness units.

The authors concluded that 10% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips produced significant tooth whitening and the results were evident after 3 days of product use. Further incremental improvement in tooth color was observed with continued usage over seven days. Another study with a larger sample size of 78 participants supported the finding that 10% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips significantly lightened teeth with minimal gingival irritation and tooth sensitivity effects.23

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Strength of Evidence (Whitening strips with 14% hydrogen peroxide concentration) A novel whitening strip with 14% hydrogen peroxide concentration formally known as Crest White Strips Supreme was introduced in the year 2003. This new advanced whitening system consists of a thinner but relatively more concentrated gel on each strip. Therefore, higher concentration gel with lowered gel volume was effective in producing improved whitening without adversely affecting oral tissues. Moreover, 14% hydrogen peroxide containing strips showed significant (p<0.05) tooth color improvement compared to placebo or positive controls. Overall, the research of 408 patients showed effective clinical efficacy and tolerability for the 14% hydrogen peroxide containing strips in comparison to a positive control group.24 Moreover, using strips with higher peroxide concentrations for

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professional home-based vital bleaching approach might in increasing patient’s compliance. An RCT with 38 adults was conducted to determine the safety profile and clinical effectiveness of using concentrated bleaching gel strip twice daily versus the control product.25 The 2 whitening system differed only in concentration (14% versus 6%) and gel layer thickness (0.10 mm versus 0.20 mm). However, significant (P<.001) improvement in yellowness, brightness, and tooth color change was visible in both the groups.

Tooth color improvement (P < .003) was greater in the experimental strip relative to the control group. Clinical examination depicted a low level (11%) of “minor oral irritation.”

Moreover, both products were well tolerated by the patients. Therefore, 14% hydrogen peroxide gel strip provided greater whitening, including 42 to 49% greater improvement in tooth color and faster whitening onset as compared to 6% hydrogen peroxide strip, without clinical evidence of oral-tissue irritation.

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Another clinical trial including 29 subjects tested the safety profile and clinical effectiveness of a whitening system based upon the manufacturer’s recommendation of 3-week treatment regimen.26 Tooth whitening response was assessed using the VITA Classic Shade Guide. Participants in the experimental group achieved a VITA shade nearly 8 steps lighter that a placebo control, with minimal side effects.

Likewise a similar clinical trial with 17 healthy adults supported the feasibility of vital bleaching with a thin layer of 14% hydrogen peroxide gel, with minimal gingival or salivary hydrogen-peroxide exposure.27

“Tray less” system A novel flexible polyethylene bleaching strip often categorized as a “tray less” system offers advantages to overall peroxide dose, contact time, and ease of use as compared to other delivery systems.28 Several clinical trials reported that

strip bleaching system can be considered as an effective approach for tooth whitening. Minimal sensitivity issues were associated with this whitening system. All sensitivity issues were relieved upon discontinuance of the whitening agent.29

Effects of Hydrogen Peroxide on the Enamel Surface One study discussed the efficacy, drawbacks, and patient compliance of using 2 OTC bleaching systems: strips versus gel in comparison to the bleaching times required to attain 6 grades of whitening effect in human teeth.30 The conclusion was drawn that both systems aided in achieving statistically significant whitening effects when a comparison was made to baseline. There were minimal side effects caused by the 2 systems. None of the teeth

studied showed detectible enamel surface changes.

Both methods were proven to be well accepted by the patients. Other studies support the contention that whitening strips with controlled doses of hydrogen peroxide around 11.7% and 14% concentrations do not produce changes in surface microhardness, histomorphology, or micro-chemical mineral composition of teeth.31,32

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Genotoxic Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen peroxide is the active ingredient in most tooth whitening systems, and this agent might induce DNA damage. One study has reported that individuals exposed to whitening strips with 10% hydrogen peroxide concentration exhibit increased genotoxic and oxidative damage.33 Moreover, self-direction of whitening systems should be handled carefully since it may have an impact on human health. On the contrary, no genotoxic effects of 10% hydrogen peroxide concentration were reported in patients using home-based whitening systems for 30 min/day over 14 days, or even 30 days after the end of treatment.34

OTC Products Old vs New System OTC tray-based whitening systems should be used with caution because ill-fitting trays are known to cause soft tissue injury, malocclusion, and poor patient compliance, while non-tray-based systems are inexpensive, convenient, and easy to use.35

Novel Whitening Formulation A novel whitening strip showed a significant lightening effect relative to an OTC whitening strip has recently been introduced. The test formulations contain natural ingredients and are free of peroxide compounds (Oral Essentials® Whitening strips, Oral Essentials, Beverly Hills, CA). However, further studies are required to determine the effects of this novel formulation on tooth sensitivity, gingival health and the enamel surface.36

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Hydrogen peroxide is the active ingredient in tooth whitening and this agent might induce DNA damage. Therefore, a study reported that individuals exposed to whitening strips with 10% hydrogen peroxide concentration exhibit increased genotoxic and oxidative damage.

Evidence-Based Approach A question may arise about which current whitening procedure or system works most effectively? It is evident from the available literature that all whitening approaches work, and whether a night guard with 10% carbamide peroxide gel (that contains 3% hydrogen peroxide concentration), application of available OTC whitening strips, or in-office professional bleaching with 25-35% hydrogen peroxide is performed, the ultimate clinical results are relatively the same. Predictable outcomes are obtained as the mechanism of action is the same.

Nevertheless, some whitening approaches are more preferred. The key determinant factor in the effectiveness of any whitening treatment is usually the concentration of the bleaching agent and the duration of the exposure time.37 Nevertheless, all clinical trials were evaluating the clinical efficacy of bleaching agents on a short-term basis and certainly had high risk of bias. Therefore the current evidence is insufficient to draw a conclusion regarding the superiority of home-based bleaching agents. Moreover, further prospective long-term and independent clinical trials are required to address the clinical efficacy of whitening strips.38,39

Recent Approaches to reduce Drawbacks Tooth hypersensitivity is the most common clinical side effect patients experience as a result of whitening procedures. New treatments are constantly being developed to decrease this and other side effects.

Moreover, different agents have been added to tooth whitening gels formulations, such as potassium nitrate and amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) to reduce hypersensitivity. A dentifrice with 5% potassium nitrate aided in reducing tooth hypersensitivity of in-office professional bleaching during the first week, and it did not affect the efficacy of the whitening outcome.40 There remains, however, a need to develop efficient and longlasting whitening treatments.

Conclusion All whitening strips with higher concentrations provide optimal clinical results. Moreover, the potential determinant factor in the effectiveness of whitening treatment is usually the concentration of the bleaching agent and the duration of the exposure time. Nevertheless, further prospective clinical trials with large sample size and stronger study designs are required to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety profile of whitening strips.

Clinical Significance Clinical trials effectively support the longterm safety profile and effectiveness of tooth whitening with gel strips containing 14% hydrogen peroxide, resulting in 4249% improvement in tooth color and faster whitening onset without clinical evidence of increased oraltissue irritation.

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Clinical Trials Showing the Comparison of Different % of Hydro 5.3% Hydrogen Peroxide Whitening Strips Study/Clinical Trials

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Ferrari M et al

1.8% hydrogen peroxide strips (HPS), 3.3% HPS or 5.3% HPS

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Gerlach RW

5.3% hydrogen peroxide bleaching gel (Crest White strips) or placebo strips

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6-6.5% Hydrogen Peroxide Whitening Strips Study/Clinical Trials

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Sample Size

Swift EJ Jr et al

6% hydrogen peroxide whitening strip vs placebo control (no hydrogen peroxide content)

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Gerlach RW et al

6% hydrogen peroxide whitening strip

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Farrell S et al

6% hydrogen peroxide strips or placebo strips.

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Lo EC et al

(1) 6% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips, (2) 18% carbamide peroxide whitening gel, and (3) a placebo (fluoride toothpaste) control group

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Yudhira R et al

6% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips and two whitening dentifrices

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Xu X et al

6% hydrogen peroxide WS (Crest White strips), 5.9% hydrogen peroxide paint-on gel (Colgate Simply White), or water rinse as an experimental group

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Bizhang M et al

6% hydrogen peroxide WS and a 19% sodium percarbonate film

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Ferrari M et al

6% hydrogen peroxide WS and 10% carbamide peroxide

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The paint-on gel (18% carbamide peroxide) and the whitening strips (6% hydrogen peroxide)

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Outcome

Drawbacks

Twice per day for 30 minutes over 28 days

Hydrogen peroxide at concentrations ranging from 1.8-5.3% resulted in significant (P<0.05) improvement

Minimal side effects

Twice daily for 30 minutes each over 2 weeks

Significant (P<0.0001) improvements in tooth color

Minor tooth sensitivity and oral irritation

Duration of Product use

Outcome

Drawbacks

Twice daily 30 minutes for 6 weeks

Significant color improvement by 6% hydrogen peroxide WS group

Minor tooth sensitivity issues

Twice daily 30 minutes for 2 weeks

Significant color improvement after 1 week (p<0.0001) and 2 weeks in relevance to baseline.

Oral irritation (22%) and tooth sensitivity (20%)

5 min daily for 12 months.

Groups did not differ significantly (p>0.49)

Oral irritation and tooth sensitivity.

Daily for 2 consecutive weeks.

Whitening strip group showed significantly (P<0.01) more favorable results than other groups

Minor tooth sensitivity and oral irritation

Strips either peroxide or placebo for twice daily 30 mins for 2 weeks while dentifrices twice daily 12 weeks

No significant (P>0.18) differences between the whitening dentifrice groups

Minor tooth sensitivity and oral irritation

Strip twice daily over 7 days while paint-on gel and rinse were used twice daily over 14 days

Whitening strips provided the greatest end-of-treatment reduction in yellowness (Deltab*). Groups differed significantly (P<0.007) Deltab* (yellowness) and DeltaL* (lightness)

Minor tooth sensitivity and oral irritation

2 weeks

Groups differed significantly (P<0.02) at end-of-treatment and throughout posttreatment

No adverse effects with long term follow ups

Twice daily 30 ins for 2 weeks

Strip group retained 89% while the tray group had 80-90%. 92% color improvement

Minor tooth sensitivity and oral irritation

Twice-daily use over 3 weeks

Strip group exhibited significant (P< 0.0001) delta b* improvement.

Minimal side effects

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9.5% Hydrogen Peroxide Whitening Strips Study/Clinical Trials Simon JF et al

Product 9.5% hydrogen peroxide whitening strip (WS) Vs placebo control

Sample Size 54

10% Hydrogen Peroxide Whitening Strips Study/Clinical Trials

Product

Sample Size

Gerlach RW et al

Crest White strips Premium, a thin layer of 10% hydrogen peroxide gel

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Gerlach RW et al

Pre-rinse (2% hydrogen peroxide) and whitening strips (10% hydrogen peroxide)

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Shahidi H et al

Two different peroxide-containing gel formulations one-week 10% hydrogen peroxide thin (0.13 mm) bleaching gel (Crest White strips Premium) to a marketed 2-week 6% hydrogen peroxide strip (0.20 mm) control (Crest White strips)

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Matis BA et al

Ranir Whitening Wraps (WW2) and Crest White strips Premium (WP2) were used twice a day and Ranir Whitening Wraps (WW1) were used once a day

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Gerlach RW et al

10% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips (Crest White strips Premium) or placebo strips

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14% Hydrogen Peroxide Whitening Strips Study/ Clinical trials

Product

Sample Size

Swift EJ Jr et al

(Crest White strips Supreme)

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Gerlach RW et al

Crest White strips Supreme (14% hydrogen peroxide)

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Gerlach RW

14% hydrogen peroxide (Crest White strips Supreme)

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Gerlach RW

Thin, concentrated bleaching gel strip versus the effects of a control product

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Duration of Product use

Outcome

Drawbacks

30 minutes daily for 20 days

Significant (p<0.004) color improvement experienced by 9.5% hydrogen peroxide WS group

12% subjects reported Minor tooth sensitivity issues

Duration of Product use

Outcome

Drawbacks

Strips were removed after five, 10, 30, and 60 minutes

Samples differed significantly (p<0.01) concerning the 30- and 60-minute

Minor tooth sensitivity and oral irritation

Twice daily over 1 week

The strip group exhibiting significantly (P<.001) greater whitening on day 8

Minor tooth sensitivity and oral irritation

Twice daily for 30 mins for 1 week (Crest White strips Premium) while 2-week (Crest White strips)

10% hydrogen peroxide strips at 1 week was as effective as 6% hydrogen peroxide strips used for two weeks

Minor tooth sensitivity and oral irritation

(WW2), (WP2) twice a day.

(WW1) once a day.

WW2 lightened more than WP2 and WW1

WW1 and WP2 caused less gingival sensitivity than WW2

Twice daily for 30 minutes over 7 days.

10% hydrogen peroxide strip group had significant (p<0.0001) color improvement

Tooth sensitivity and oral irritation

Duration of Product use

Outcome

Drawbacks

3-week treatment regimen

Significant tooth color improvement (8 VITA shades)

Minimal side effects

4 times

77% higher hydrogen-peroxide levels on teeth for the 14% hydrogen-peroxide strip

Minimal side effects

14% hydrogen peroxide strips were significantly (p<0.05) better than the placebo

Minimal side effects

Strip groups exhibited significant (P<.001) improvement

Minimal side effects

Twice-daily use

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Pyogenic Granuloma (Pregnancy Tumor, Granuloma Gravidarum) Discussion

vascular smooth muscle and vasodilation.5,6

Pyogenic granuloma, is considered to be a reactive vasoproliferative tumorlike growth that is most often the result of local stimulating or irritating factors. The name itself is deceiving as the lesion is not pyogenic, as there is no association with any pyogenic organisms, nor does it consist of granulomatous inflammation. Pyogenic granulomas can affect the mucosa as well as the skin, and while it can affect both the attached and unattached tissues in the oral cavity, the most common intraoral location is the gingiva.1,2 The lesion has a tendency to affect females more often than males and is more commonly seen in children and young adults.1-4 Female predilection is thought to be related to the fluctuating effects of sex hormones, specifically estrogen and progesterone, which have been observed to play a role in angiogenesis as well as have an effect on

Clinically, pyogenic granulomas most often present as a nodular or lobular exophytic lesion with a pedunculated or sessile base. The lesions can vary in size from a few millimeters to as large as several centimeter. The surface can appear smooth, but often shows evidence of ulceration or has a hemorrhagic appearance with variation in red-bluepurple coloration.1,3 While lesions can be painless, they may have a tendency to produce some local discomfort and many lesions do bleed easily upon manipulation.1,3 The typical duration of a lesion can vary, but in a large study previously published, the mean duration of the lesion was shown to be 4 months.3

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and progesterone. The term “pregnancy tumor” or “granuloma gravidarum” has been used historically to describe epulides in pregnant females and is used synonymously for pyogenic granulomas in this clinical setting.7,8 These lesions have been observed developing more frequently within the second and third trimester, which correlates with increasing hormone levels.7,8 While the increased levels of hormones are a contributing factor, a stimulus is still thought to be necessary in many cases, such as preceding trauma or a local irritating factor, such as plaque. On occasion, some lesions have been shown to undergo resolution after childbirth as the hormonal levels drop.

Another common clinical presentation of a pyogenic granuloma, termed “epulis granulomatosa”, is observed in the setting of an extraction socket.1 Clinically, the lesion will present as a vascular ulcerated mass protruding

from the site of a recent extraction. Often, a nidus, such as a boney spicule is found to be the stimulating factor. The clinical presentation does warrant some concern as malignancies, both primary and metastatic can mimic this process.

or if any questions should arise, contact with the patient’s obstetrician should be considered.

Preventative care and oral hygiene should be made a priority amongst pregnant females, who may be more susceptible to developing these lesions.

reactive lesions, such as a pyogenic granuloma.

Therefore, proper clinical evaluation with treatment and submission of tissue for histopathologic evaluation is necessary to ensure that patients are adequately managed.

Treatment of pyogenic granulomas typically consists of complete excision, while being cognizant of the initiating factors. Therefore, procedures such as scaling and root planing around gingival tissues is typically helpful in reducing the risk of recurrence. In cases of pregnancy, if an incisional biopsy is performed, there is value in waiting until after childbirth, knowing that some lesions may regress. The recurrence rates vary from 3%-23% and have been shown to be higher in those studies looking at pyogenic granulomas in the setting of pregnancy.1,3,4,8 Given the current American Dental Association recommendations, it is safe for pregnant women to receive some degree of routine preventive, diagnostic and restorative dental treatment, as long as proper safety measures and guidelines are followed. In cases of complicated pregnancies

When reviewing your differential diagnosis for an exophytic lesion of the gingiva, most cases are definitively diagnosed as one of four entities, pyogenic granuloma, peripheral ossifying fibroma, peripheral giant cell granuloma, or fibrous hyperplasia (fibroma, inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia)11. All four entities are reactive in nature, and are typically treated and managed the same. While all of the aforementioned lesions have clinically overlapping characteristics, it is prudent to be aware that metastases to the oral cavity also have a predilection for the gingiva, second only to the gnathic bones. While most individuals are aware of their primary disease, an oral metastasis may be the first sign of the underlying malignancy in 25% of cases.11 Metastatic lesions involving the gingival tissues are known to clinically mimic the common

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3. Gordon-Nunez MA, de Vasconcelos Carvalho M, Benevenuto TG, Lopes MF, Silva LM, Galvao HC. Oral pyogenic granuloma: a retrospective analysis of 293 cases in a Brazilian population. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2010;68(9):2185–8.

4. Saravana GH. Oral pyogenic granuloma: a review of 137 cases. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2009;47(4):318–9 5. Losordo DW, Isner JM. Estrogen and angiogenesis: A review. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2001 Jan;21(1):612. doi: 10.1161/01.atv.21.1.6. PMID: 11145928.

6. Barbagallo M, Dominguez LJ, Licata G, Shan J, Bing L, Karpinski E, Pang PK, Resnick LM. Vascular Effects of Progesterone: Role of Cellular Calcium Regulation. Hypertension. 2001 Jan;37(1):142-147. doi: 10.1161/01. hyp.37.1.142. PMID: 11208769.

7. Cardoso JA, Spanemberg JC, Cherubini K, Figueiredo MA, Salum FG. Oral granuloma gravidarum: a retrospective study of 41 cases in Southern Brazil. J Appl Oral Sci. 2013;21(3):215-218. doi:10.1590/1679775720130001 8. Daley TD, Nartey NO, Wysocki GP. Pregnancy tumor: an analysis. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1991 Aug;72(2):196-9. doi: 10.1016/00304220(91)90163-7. PMID: 1923399.

9. American Dental Association. Current Policies: Adopted 1954-2016. Chicago: American Dental Association; 2017.

10. Kfir Y, Buchner A, Hansen LS. Reactive lesions of the gingiva. A clinicopathological study of 741 cases. J Periodontol. 1980 Nov;51(11):655-61. doi: 10.1902/ jop.1980.51.11.655. PMID: 6936553.

11. Hirshberg A, Shnaiderman-Shapiro A, Kaplan I, Berger R. Metastatic tumours to the oral cavity - pathogenesis and analysis of 673 cases. Oral Oncol. 2008 Aug;44(8):743-52. doi: 10.1016/j. oraloncology.2007.09.012. Epub 2007 Dec 3. PMID: 18061527.

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to introduce the topic and provide details in a way patients can understand and absorb the information. Having patients complete health history forms, taking their blood pressure and proactively discussing the oral systemic health connection may be well received and appreciated. I have found a system, which I call the 5 Ps, that creates a great framework for this important conversation.

STEP 1: POSITIONING

To start the conversation, you want to set patient expectations that you and your practice are unique in your approach to oral health because you understand the systemic oral health link. It’s important that you introduce the idea and value of oral systemic health early in your patient’s journey.

STEP 2: PLEASING BENEFIT

The next step is to explain, in easy to understand language, what a total health practice is and how it directly benefits the patient. It’s important that the patient understands this is added value you are providing, not added cost, as cost is often the barrier to treatment acceptance.

STEP 3: PROOF STORY

If possible, having a summary of the oral system health connection available to review with the patient and adding a story of a patient who has benefited from total health dentistry can help new patients understand the value in real-life terms.

STEP 4: ASK PERMISSION

The fourth step is to gain the patient’s permission to be treated with total health dentistry as the foundation of their ongoing care. Ultimately it is the patient’s decision on the level and type of care they want to receive. We have found that when patients have a choice, they usually select the option that will benefit them most.

STEP 5: PRESENT A PAYMENT SOLUTION

When patients value their oral health by seeing how it connects to their overall health, they are often more willing to invest in needed dentistry. Then, all that remains is enabling them to get the care by overcoming other barriers, such as cost and time. Addressing cost concerns, especially as the economy recovers, will be more important than ever. Having a financing solution like the CareCredit credit card can help in this area by enabling patients to use promotional financing and pay over time. Dentistry is essential health care and it’s important for patients to understand how oral health is connected to conditions such as heart health, diabetes, transient ischemic attack, osteoporosis and their immune system.

When you provide total health dentistry, you provide value which not only builds patient trust and loyalty, it differentiates your practice from others and helps patients understand that dentistry is not a commodity—it is a pathway to overall health and wellness.

TDA Perks Partner CareCredit makes it easier for patients to access care by providing a healthcare credit card that helps families manage out-of-pocket expenses for dental procedures. For information on CareCredit, visit tdaperks. com (Insurance, Dental Benefits & Marketing) or call 800-300-3046 x 4519.

Author Gary Kadi is CEO of dental education company NextLevel Practice.

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ADVERTISING BRIEFS SOUTH TEXAS (ID #T460): This is an

Located in highly sought-after affluent

opportunity to purchase an established,

Austin area that is in very high demand and

legacy practice and free-standing building

closely proximate to downtown between

in a charming south Texas town. The office

entertainment and hi-tech corridors (in

is located in a 2-story, free-standing

the “Heart of Austin”). In a single-story

building and has a spacious layout that

stand-alone building that draws from

includes 6 fully equipped operatories (one

mature upscale neighborhood and nearby

additional plumbed for expansion, digital

schools. Practice produces 7 figures, in 5

sensors, a digital pano, CBCT, and

operatories (3 dental and 2 hygiene) within

computers throughout. With a large fee-

2,000 sq ft. Immaculate equipment, all

for-service patient base and a steady flow

digital with pano. Majority of patients 41

of new patients, this office generates

and older with 98% collection ratio. NOTE:

consistent annual revenue of over 7 figures

Practice recently acquired additional patient

per year. To request more information on

base that should boost production, new

our listings, please register at www.

patients, and collections. Contact Jim Dunn

dentaltransitions.com or contact us at

at 800-930-8017 or sales@ddrdental.com

512-900-7989 or info@dentaltransitions.

and reference “Austin Cosmetic.”

com.

AUSTIN: Pediatric dentist. Progressive AUSTIN, CORPUS, SAN ANTONIO &

pediatric dental practice in Austin is looking

DFW AREA (DDR DENTAL). (See also

for an energetic pediatric dentist to join

HOUSTON for other DDR Dental listings

our team. We offer a comprehensive

and visit www.ddrdental.com for full

compensation package. New grads

details. AUSTIN: General/prosthodontic

welcome to apply. Please email CV to

practice provides comprehensive care but

joinourpractice2010@gmail.com.

focuses on TMJ, occlusal rehabilitation and high-end cosmetic procedures. Must

CORPUS CHRISTI: Incredible opportunity

be prosthodontist or like training to apply.

to purchase at a great price. Established

Owner prepared to remain and train in

(approximately 36 years) general dentistry

latest occlusal rehabilitation techniques.

practice on the beautiful gulf coast of

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ADVERTISING BRIEFS Texas. Excellent southside location at major

overhead. All furnishings and equipment

intersection with outstanding visibility,

convey. Priced to sell at $175,000. Will

access, and traffic flow. More than 25,000

consider owner-finance with substantial

vehicles pass by each day. Stoplight in

down payment. Contact Marvin, 361-739-

front of office is also great for visibility/

2859 or email mwanner@albmlaw.com.

marketing. Doctor/owner would like to

Metlife, Delta, Humana, United Concordia,

retire but COVID-19 has interfered with

Cigna, BC/BS provider.

plans. Incredibly priced — 4 fully equipped operatories with 2 intraoral X-ray machines.

DALLAS: Office to share. Ready to cut back

In 2018, 2 brand new chairs and 3 delivery

to a couple of days or start a new practice?

units were added to replace old equipment;

Share my beautiful, fully digital office,

5 computers networked throughout. All

located in the Richardson Telecom/City Line

patient charting and notes are digital. Large

area. 5 ops, all computers (Eaglesoft) and

front desk area seats 3-4 comfortably with

electronic services (support, back up, and

lots of storage. Large, shared reception

patient communication) in place. Office

area. Break/lunch/meeting area, lab

currently used 3.5 days/week but willing

area, sterilization area, private office for

to cut back to 3; must see to appreciate.

doctor. Lease available. Fee-for-service/

Contact jack@drjackbodie.com or 972-235-

PPO, NO MEDICAID. Prior to COVID-19,

4767.

revenues/collections just below mid-6 figures on 3.5 days/week. When working

EL PASO: Well-established, dentist

4.5 days/week, production and collections

owned and operated practice, seeking an

was over mid-6 figures. Word-of-mouth

associate dentist for a part-time position

advertising only — no marketing. Buyer

in El Paso. Associate dentist will work

can increase these numbers quickly and

along with the owner dentists in a team-

easily by incorporating marketing as well as

oriented environment that allows you to

implants, ortho, perio, and other specialty

focus on what you do best, dentistry. We

procedures that are currently referred out.

offer guaranteed base and percentage

Exceptional start-up opportunity or even

of production with uncapped earning

satellite location for existing doctor. Low

potential. An ideal candidate is dependable

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ADVERTISING BRIEFS and adaptable, committed to patient care,

Located within a beautiful single-story,

provide accurate exams and patient-

free-standing building, built in 1996 and is

focused treatment planning; Deliver

also available for purchase. Natural light

patient-focused preventive, restorative,

from large windows within 2,300 sq ft with

and surgical procedures; compassionately

4 operatories (2 hygiene and 2 dental).

communicate treatment plans and

Includes a reception area, dentist office,

instructions; assist the practice towards

a sterilization area, lab area, and break

excellence in oral health care requirements.

room. All operatories fully equipped. Does

Candidates must have current Texas

not have a pano but does have digital

Dental Board License, CPR, DEA, NPI, and

X-ray. Production is 50% FFS and 50%

malpractice insurance. New graduates are

PPO (no Medicaid), with collection ratio

welcome to apply. Contact Rosie Mireles

above 95%. Providing general dental and

at rosiem@starcitydental.com or 915-591-

cosmetic procedures, producing mid-6

7117.

figure gross collections. Contact Chrissy Dunn at 800-930-8017 or sales@ddrdental.

FORT WORTH: Practice for sale in the fast

com and reference “Lufkin General.”

growing southwest area. Average gross;

BRENHAM: General practice only 90

6 operatories; Excellent lease. Seller is

miles northwest of Houston. Mid-6 figure

relocating. Need to move quickly on this

production with practice offered at a below-

one. DFW 214-503-9696. WATS 800-583-

market price to facilitate sale. Located just

7765.

off Highway 290 in a beautiful single-story, free-standing building, that is also available

HOUSTON, BRENHAM, LUFKIN AND

for purchase. 1,900 sq ft with 4 operatories

SOUTH TEXAS (DDR DENTAL). (See

(2 hygiene and 2 dental). Includes a

also HOUSTON for other DDR Dental

reception area, dentist office, sterilization

listings and visit www.ddrdental.com for

and lab area, and break room. All

full details. LUFKIN: General practice on

operatories fully equipped with immaculate

a high visibility outer loop highway near

Adec equipment. Reliable production on

mall, hospital, and mature neighborhoods.

very stable patient base with hygiene recall

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ADVERTISING BRIEFS program. Computers and digital X-rays

collection ratio. Over 1,200 active patients.

upgraded last year. At this location for

20% Medicaid, 45% PPO, and 35% fee-

over 30 years. Contact Jim Dunn at 800-

for-service; 30% of patients younger

930-8017 or sales@ddrdental.com and

than 30. Office open 6 days a week and

reference “Brenham General.” HOUSTON:

accepts Medicaid. Contact Chrissy Dunn

Pediatric/general practice in East Houston,

at 800-930-8017 or sales@ddrdental.

“start-up” with existing patient base.

com and reference “Sharpstown General.”

Mid-6 figure gross on only 2 days a week

HOUSTON (PEARLAND AREA): General

(historical high-6 figure production). High

practice located in southeast Houston near

potential for growth, with established

Beltway 8. It is in a free-standing building.

patient base, with unique opportunity to

Dentist has ownership in the building

quickly grow. Medicaid accepted along

and would like to sell the ownership in

with traditional dental services that include

the building with the practice. One office

hygiene. 1,900 sq ft with 5 operatories

currently in use by seller; 60% of patients

with like-new equipment. Located in strip-

age 31 to 80, and 20% 80 and above.

center with high visibility just off Hwy I-10.

Four operatories in use, plumbed for 5

Over 95% collection ratio. Over 1,200

operatories. Digital pano and digital X-ray.

active patients and with 65% Medicaid,

Contact Christopher Dunn at 800-930-8017

25% PPO, and 5% fee-for-service; 64%

or sales@ddrdental.com and reference

of patients 30 years and younger. Contact

“Pearland General.” HOUSTON (SOUTH/

Chrissy Dunn at 800-930-8017 or sales@

HOBBY AIRPORT): Well-established

ddrdental.com and reference “East Houston

pediatric/general practice and patient

Medicaid.” HOUSTON (SHARPSTOWN):

base at low price. Pediatric/general dentist

Well-established general dentist with high-

practice providing comprehensive general

6 figure gross production. Comprehensive

dentistry in the south Houston area. The

general dentistry in the southwest Houston

dentist owns the building and is open to a

area focused on children (Medicaid).

potential sale of the building together with

Very, very high profitability. 1,300 sq

the practice. Traditional dental services that

ft, 4 operatories in single building. 95%

include hygiene recall. Over 2,500 sq ft of

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ADVERTISING BRIEFS space with a reception area, a business

KATY: Now is the time to join Grand Lakes

area, dentist office, a sterilization area/

Dental Group and Orthodontics. You will

lab area, and 4 operatories. Office is fully

have opportunities to learn new skills from

functioning but is very dated. Practice has

our team of experienced professionals. If

been at this current location for 40 years.

you’re ready to take your career to the next

The office is open 6 days a week and

level and gain valuable experience, apply

accepts Medicaid. Contact Chrissy Dunn

today! You’ve invested the time to become

at 800-930-8017 or sales@ddrdental.com

a great dentist, now let us help you take

and reference “South Houston Pedo.” WEST

your career further with more opportunity,

HOUSTON, MOTIVATED SELLER: Medicaid

excellent clinical leadership and one of the

practice with production over mid-to-high-6

best practice models in modern dentistry.

figures. Three operatories in 1,200 sq ft in

In working with our practice you will have

a strip shopping center. Equipment is within

the autonomy to provide your patients

10 years of age. Has a Pano and digital

the care they deserve. In addition, you’ll

X-ray. Great location. If interested contact

enjoy the opportunity to earn excellent

chrissy@ddrdental.com. Reference “West

income and have great work-life balance

Houston General.”

without the worries of running a practice.

You became a dentist to provide excellent

JACKSONVILLE: Well-established general

patient care and have a career that will

dentistry practice seeking an associate

serve you for a lifetime. With us, you will

with possibility of future buy-in. Located in

have a balanced lifestyle, fantastic income

beautiful East Texas close to Tyler. We are

opportunities, and you’ll work for an office

looking for a highly motivated individual

that cares about their people, their patients

that has excellent patient care and work

and their community. Our practice is an

ethic. We offer a guaranteed base and a

office supported by Pacific Dental Services

percentage of production. This is a full time

(PDS), which means you won’t have to

position and has an immediate opening.

spend your career navigating practice

Contact brad@allsmilesjacksonville.com.

administration. Instead, you’ll focus on your patients and your well-being. Add on

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ADVERTISING BRIEFS excellent benefits, including malpractice

keep you informed and utilizing the latest

insurance, medical, dental and vision

technologies and dentistry practices. If

insurance, retirement plans and much

you are interested in a path to ownership,

more and you’ll feel well taken care of

our proven model will provide you with

throughout your career. The average full-

the training needed to become an owner

time PDS-supported associate dentist earns

of your own office. PDS is one of the

low-6 figures in their first year. The average

fastest growing companies in the US which

income for a PDS-supported owner dentist,

means we will need excellent dentists like

whose practice has been open at least 2

you to continue to lead our growth in the

years, is mid-6 figures. As an associate

future. Apply now or contact a recruiter

dentist, you will receive ongoing training to

anytime. We’d love to chat, get to know

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ADVERTISING BRIEFS you and share more about us. Pacific

You became a dentist to provide excellent

Dental Services is an equal opportunity

patient care and have a career that will

employer and does not discriminate

serve you for a lifetime. With us, you will

against any employee or applicant for

have a balanced lifestyle, fantastic income

employment based on race, color, religion,

opportunities, and you’ll work for an office

national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry,

that cares about their people, their patients

citizenship status, mental or physical

and their community. Our practice is an

disability, genetic information, sexual

office supported by Pacific Dental Services

orientation, veteran status, or military

(PDS), which means you won’t have to

status. Apply here:http://www.Click2Apply.

spend your career navigating practice

net/gwy6pkn22knbzwzx PI106822492.

administration. Instead, you’ll focus on your patients and your well-being. Add on

KATY: Now is the time to join Highlands

excellent benefits, including malpractice

Dental Group. You will have opportunities

insurance, medical, dental and vision

to learn new skills from our team of

insurance, retirement plans and much

experienced professionals. If you’re ready

more and you’ll feel well taken care of

to take your career to the next level and

throughout your career. The average full-

gain valuable experience, apply today!

time PDS-supported associate dentist earns

You’ve invested the time to become a

low-6 figures in their first year. The average

great dentist, now let us help you take

income for a PDS-supported owner dentist,

your career further with more opportunity,

whose practice has been open at least 2

excellent clinical leadership and one of the

years, is mid-6 figures. As an associate

best practice models in modern dentistry.

dentist, you will receive ongoing training to

In working with our practice you will have

keep you informed and utilizing the latest

the autonomy to provide your patients

technologies and dentistry practices. If

the care they deserve. In addition, you’ll

you are interested in a path to ownership,

enjoy the opportunity to earn excellent

our proven model will provide you with

income and have great work-life balance

the training needed to become an owner

without the worries of running a practice.

of your own office. PDS is one of the

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ADVERTISING BRIEFS fastest growing companies in the US which

EAST TEXAS AREA: 4 general practice.

means we will need excellent dentists like

WEST TEXAS AREA: 1 general practice.

you to continue to lead our growth in the

SAN ANTONIO AREA: 4 general practices.

future. Apply now or contact a recruiter

SOUTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA AREA: 1

anytime. We’d love to chat, get to know

general practice., MINNEAPOLIS AREA:1

you and share more about us. Pacific

general practice, NORTHEAST FLORIDA

Dental Services is an equal opportunity

AREA: 1 general practice. For more

employer and does not discriminate

information and current listings, please

against any employee or applicant for

visit our website at www.adstexas.com or

employment based on race, color, religion,

call Watson Brown, Inc. at 469-222-3200.

national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual

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orientation, veteran status, or military status. Apply here:http://www.Click2Apply.

FORT WORTH: Fort Worth centrally

net/ygmfkqjp6prswyc3.

located dental office space for sublease due to retirement. 1,900 square feet on sixth

KERRVILLE: Well established Hill Country

floor of well-maintained bank building.

dental practice for sale in prime location in

Four operatories with spectacular view of

Kerrville. Would consider associate with buy

downtown Fort Worth, Dickies Arena, TCU.

in agreement. Owner financing available.

Available May 2021. Gary Vasseur, Vasseur,

Call 830-285-0674.

Commercial Real Estate, 817-335-7575.

WATSON BROWN, INC.: Excellent practice acquisition and merger opportunities available. DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA: 18 general practices, 1 pediatric practice, 1 oral surgery practice.

HOUSTON AREA: 5 general practices.

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