Instead, novocaine found a ready appeal among dentists.

Dr. David Rogers, vice-chairman of the commission, said the problem was even worse among dentists.

Conventional thinking among dentists has been that gum disease is a problem of older patients, showing up only in the later 30's.

But," she added, "we see this as an overhead, a very legitimate concern among dentists.

There is professional agreement among dentists that smoking cessation and good oral hygiene are key to effective treatment and positive outcomes for patients.

Herpes whitlows are frequently found among dentists and dental hygienists.

The Department of Health is aware of the disquiet among dentists.

But more than 100 specialists from around the world will attend the meeting, among them microbiologists, psychophysicists and, of course, dentists.

The results were similar to the findings from studies in the military and among dentists.

Today it is a standard implant technique among dentists and is widely used in reconstructive surgery.