Scientific Articles 
Outcomes for Root-fractured Permanent Incisors: A Retrospective Study 
By R.R. Welbury, M.J. Kinirons, P. Day, K. Humphreys, T.A. Gregg

Preventing the Transfer of Streptococcus Mutans From Primary Molars to Permanent First Molars Using Chlorhexidine 
By Sumer M. Alaki, Walter J. Loesche, Robert J. Feigal, Marcio A. da Fonseca, Kathleen Welch

Changes in Incremental Weight and Well-being of Children With Rampant Caries Following Complete Dental Rehabilitation 
By Carly W. Thomas, Robert E. Primosch

The Effect of Music Distraction on Pain, Anxiety, and Behavior in Pediatric Dental Patients 
By Jennifer Creem Aitken, Stephen Wilson, Daniel Coury, Amr M. Moursi

Lack of Cooperation in Pediatric Dentistry – The Role of Child Personality Characteristics 
By Kristina Arnrup, Anders G. Broberg, Ulf Berggren, Lennart Bodin

Oral Midazolam With and Without Meperidine for Management of the Difficult Young Pediatric Dental Patient: A Retrospective Study 
By John E. Nathan, Kaaren G. Vargas

Internet Usage by Pediatric Dental Practices in Connecticut 
By S.M. Hashim Nainar, Deborah A. Redford-Badwal

Clinical Section 
Bonded Resin Composite Strip Crowns for Primary Incisors: Clinical Tips for a Successful Outcome 
By Ari Kupietzky

Multiple Congenitally Missing Primary Teeth: Report of a Case 
By N.D. Shashikiran, V. Karthik, V.V. Subbareddy

The Implications of a Broken Needle in the Pterygomandibular Space: Clinical Guidelines for Prevention and Retrieval 
By Rephael Zeltser, Carlos Cohen, Nardi Casap

Concentration of Formocresol Used by Pediatric Dentists in Primary Tooth Pulpotomy 
By Sílvia R.A. King, Alton G. McWhorter, N. Sue Seale

Editorial 
Real Change is Difficult 
By Milton I. Houpt

Foundation Research Award Abstracts 
A Survey of Oral Sedation Requirements for the Fifty States 
By G.A. Adams, Jr, E.G. Turner, G.A. Adams, Sr

Comparison of Yopical EMLA 5% to Benzocaine 20% During Palatal Infiltration of Local Anesthesia 
By G. Rolland-Asensi, R. Primosch

A Survey of Massachusetts Dentists Regarding Child Abuse 
By R. Babae, W.R.Cheney

Transient Bacteremia Induced By Toothbrushing: Sonicare Versus a Manual Toothbrush 
By S. Bhanji, B.J. Williams, B. Sheller, T. Elwood, L. Mancl

Occlusion and Caries Distribution in a 2-17 Year African-American Population 
By E.B. Bortell, G.P. Thomas

A Comparative Study of a Conventional Pit and Fissure Sealant and a Flowable Composite Using Three Different Bonding Systems 
By T. Chan, J.A. Dean, B.K. Moore, J.A. Platt

Evaluation of Pumice, Bur, and Air Abrasion on Sealant Microleakage 
By J.B. Dimock, D.C. Dilley, M.W. Roberts, E.J. Swift, Jr

Intra-oral Flumazenil Administration: A Comparative Pharmaokenetic and Physiologic Study 
By C. Eslinger, J. Unkel, T.W. Sweatman, K. Arheart, T. Mandrell, M. Kahn

Failure of Dental Restorations in Primary Molars 
By H.S. Halawany, S. Eklund, R. Feigal, L. Straffon

Learned Resourcefulness and Coping With Crying in Dentists and Students 
By J. Hendershot, A. Koerber, S. Fadavi, I. Punwani

The Effects of Childhood Dental Trauma Upon Adult Dental Attendance 
By K. Howe, A. Koerber, S. Fadavi, I. Punwani

Fee Increase Impact on Dental Participation in Indiana Medicaid Program 
By R.J. Hughes, P. Damiano, M. Kanellis, R. Slayton, R. Kuthy

Oral Findings in Special Needs Children With and Without Gastrostomy 
By A.H. Jawadi

Does Order Influence Children’s Discomfort During Dental Impressions? 
By T. Kaakko, M.T. Horn, S.E. Coldwell

The Effects of Midazolam on Pediatric Dental Patients With Asthma 
By N. Kil, J.F. Zhu, C. Van Wagen, I. Abdulhamid

The Effects of WIC on Dental Medicaid Utilization by Children 
By J.Y. Lee, R.G. Rozier, W.F. Vann, Jr

Nasal Versus Oral Midazolam Sedation for Anxious Pediatric Dental Patients 
By S. Kim, S. Fadavi, I. Punwani, A. Koerber

Pharmacokinetics of Lidocaine Delivered From a Transmucosal Patch in Children 
By A. Leopold, S. Wilson, J. Weaver, A.M. Moursi

Evaluation of Halitosis in Children and Mothers Using Organoleptic and Halimeter Tests 
By M.I. Lin, C.M. Flaitz, A.J. Moretti, S.V. Seybold, J-W Chen

Genetic Susceptibility/Resistance to Dental Fluorosis Among Different Mouse Strains 
By M. McHenry, N. Reynold, H. Eggertsson, J. Sullivan, C. Kantmann, A. Martinez-Mier, G.K. Stookey, E.T. Everett

Transmission of a Periodontal Pathogen Within Families 
By S. Parker, A.L. Griffen, E.J. Leys

Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 Induces Increased Calv
By J.M. Rubenstrunk, P.L. Winnard, A.V. Winnard, M.P. Mooney, A.M. Moursi

Treatment of Facial Cellulitis of Odontogenic Origin: Clindamycin Versus Unasyn 
By D.E. Rush, J-F Zhu, B. Asmar, N. Abdel-Haq, M. Malian

Gene Array Analysis of Cleidocranial Dysplasia Dental Cells 
By L. Santos, S. Kadapakkam, S. Chen, M. MacDougall

Exposure of X-radiation to the Hands of Dental Professionals Who Hold Film for Uncooperative Dental Patients 
By J.M. Van Wingen, S.L. Brooks, R.J. Feigal, K. Searfott, L.H. Straffon

Shear Bond Strength and Interfacial Morphology With Experimental Adhesives 
By E.J. Velazquez, J. Vaidyanathan, T.K. Vaidyanathan, Z. Shey, S. Von Hagen, M.I. Houpt

Vital Pulp Therapy: Indirect Pulp Therapy Versus Pulpotomy 
By R. Vij, J. Coll, P. Shelton

Comparison of Midazolam Versus Midazolam and Hydroxyzine for Conscious Sedation 
By T. Wilson, J-F Zhu

Dental Students’ Training Experience With and Attitudes Toward Individuals With Mental Retardation 
By A. Wolff, M. Milano, S. Perlman

Foundation Graduate Student Research Award Abstracts 
Behavior of Children Undergoing Dental Treatment at the First Versus the Second Visit 
By W. A. Brill

Prevention of Airway Obstruction in Pierre Robin Sequence via Obturator Use 
By J. Dean, M. Bull, D. Givan, R. Havlik, J. Mink

Oral Health Status of Chinese-American Children 
By S. Fadavi, R. Vergotine, J.M. Soh, I. Punwani, A. Koerber, N.S. Guru

Safety and Efficacy Sedation in a Pediatric Dental Setting 
By L.M. Fox, M. Milano, S. Seybold, D. Johnston

The Success of Emergency Pulpotomies in Primary Molars 
By M. Guelmann, J. Fair, C. Turner, F. Courts

Profile of Dental Prophylaxes Rendered by Pediatric Dentists in New England 
By S.M. Hashim Nainar, D.A. Redford-Badwal

The Effect of Warming Anesthetic Solution Prior to Local Anesthesia in Children 
By B. Peretz, D. Ram

Pain Reaction of Children When Receiving a Periodontal Ligament Local Anesthesia Using a Computerized Device (Wand) 
By D. Ram, B. Peretz

Association of Dental Health Parameters With Oral Lesion Prevalence in HIV-infected Children 
By J-W Chen, C.M. Flaitz, B. Wullbrandt, J. Sexton

Oral Presentation Research Abstracts 
Sodium Hypochlorite-Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Vital Pulpotomy in Primary Teeth 
By P. Chompu-Inwai, C. Cox, A. Dasanayake, J. Thornton, J. Ruby

Evaluation of a Community Dental Sealant Program 
By C. Dorantes, A. Dasanayake, R. Elliott, T. Butts, N. Childers

Fungal Colonization of Crevicular and Marginal Gingiva in HIV-infected Children: A Clinicopathologic Study 
By C. Flaitz, J-W Chen, B. Wullbrandt, J. Sexton, J. Hicks

Caries Development in Primary Tooth Enamel Following APF Foam Application: Polarized Light Microscopic Study 
By J. Hicks, C. Flaitz, F. Garcia-Godoy

Relapse After Tooth Movement of Maxillary First Molars in Mice 
By B. Macedo

The Prevalence of Early Childhood Caries in Newark, New Jersey 
By N. Mathias, R.G. Rosivack, S. Von Hagen, M.I. Houpt

Using MEDLINE to Identify Randomized Control Trials in Pediatric Dentistry 
By J. Park, R. Niederman

Poster Presentation Research Abstracts 
Primary Tooth Enamel Surface Topography With In Vitro Argon Laser and Fluoride Exposure: Scanning Electron Microscopic Study 
By R. Ellis, C. Flaitz, G. Westerman, J. Hicks

Dental Attitudes of Parents and Directors of West Virginia Head Start Programs 
By K. Kohli, R. Suter, R. Crout, C. Tebay, E. Smith, S. Wearden

Caries Protective Effect of Low Viscosity Fluoride-releasing Sealant in Primary Teeth: Polarized Light Study 
By S. Seybold, J. Hicks, C. Flaitz, M. Milano, F. Garcia-Godoy

Retention of Dual Cure Sealant With Bonding Primer 
By J.M. Soh, I.C. Punwani, N. Soh, C.Y. Ha, A. Koerber

Frequency and Cause of Broken Appointments for New Jersey Children 
By L.S. Spear, N.S. Tofsky, S. Von Hagen

Fluoride and Argon Laser Treatment Effects on In Vitro Enamel Caries Formation in Primary Teeth 
By G. Westerman, C. Flaitz, R. Ellis, J .Hicks

OMNII Fellows Abstracts 
Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Gel on Reduction of Streptococcus mutans in Head Start Children 
By D. Olson, D. Drake, M. Kanellis, D. Dawson

Accuracy of Physicians’ Screening and Referral for Early Childhood Caries 
By K.M. Pierce, R.G. Rozier, W.F. Vann