Scientific Articles 
Acquisition of Mutans Streptococci and Caries Prevalence in Pediatric Sickle Cell Anemia Patients Receiving Long-term Antibiotic Therapy 
By James T. Fukuda, Andrew L. Sonis, Orah S. Platt, Susan Kurth

Comparison of Chloral Hydrate, Meperidine, and Hydroxyzine to Midazolam Regimens for Oral Sedation of Pediatric Dental Patients 
By Jyoti Chowdhury, Kaaren G. Vargas

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Oral Diazepam and Midazolam for the Sedation of Autistic Patients During Dental Treatment 
By Tanaporn Pisalchaiyong, Chutima Trairatvorakul, Jeerawan Jirakijja, Worachon Yuktarnonda

Availability of Dental Appointments for Young Children in King County, Washington: Implications for Access to Care 
By Richard G. Smith, Charlotte W. Lewis,

Assessment of Retention Rates and Clinical Benefits of a Community Sealant Program 
By Carlos Dorantes, Noel K. Childers, Sonia K. Makhija, Ron Elliott, Teri Chafin, Ananda P. Dasanayake

Patterns of Fluoride Mouthrinse and Gel Use by Children 6 to 96 Months of Age 
By Abed A. Hamasha, Steven M. Levy, John J. Warren

Long-term Photographic and Radiographic Assessment of Bonded Resin Composite Strip Crowns for Primary Incisors: Results After 3 Years 
By Ari Kupietzky, William F. Waggoner, Jon Galea

Preventive Periodontal Regimen in Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome 
By Christer Ullbro, Alison Brown, Svante Twetman

Radiographic Success of Ferric Sulfate and Formocresol Pulpotomies in Relation to Early Exfoliation 
By Kaaren G. Vargas, Brett Packham

Influence of Examiner’s Clinical Experience in Detecting Occlusal Caries Lesions in Primary Teeth 
By Antonio Lucindo Bengtson, Ana Catarina Gomes, Fausto Medeiros Mendes, Loty Rosana Damy Cichello, Nadya Galvão Bengtson, Sérgio Luiz Pinheiro

Clinical Articles 
Dyskeratosis Congenita: Dental Management of a Medically Complex Child 
By Esti Davidovich, Dan Eimerl, Memet Aker, Joseph Shapira, Benjamin Peretz

Editorial 
Where Are We Going? How Do We Get There? 
By Stephen M. Adair