Scientific Articles 
Effectiveness of a Distraction Technique in Managing Young Dental Patients 
By Larry L. Venham, Mark Goldstein, Elise Gaulin-Kremer, Karen Peteros, Jan Cohan, Jon Fairbanks

Evaluation of Two Pit and Fissure Sealants: An In Vitro Study 
By Daniel Hugo Retief, William Park Mallory

A Comparison of the Anticaries Effectiveness of Daily and Weekly Rinsing With Sodium Fluoride Solutions: Findings After Two Years 
By Stanley B. Heifetz, Rhea Meyers, Albert Kingman

Dental Observations of Low Birth Weight Infants 
By Yoshiyuki Funakoshi, Yuichi Kushida, Toyoji Hieda

A Quality Assurance Program in Dental Radiology 
By Richard W. Valachovic, Allan B. Reiskin, Susan T. Kirchhof

Orthodontic Adhesives Versus Anterior Restorative Materials for Bracket Bonding 
By Harry P. Hinson, Jere L. Yates, James P. McKnight

The Acute Toxicity of High Doses of Systemically Administered Formocresol in Dogs 
By David R. Myers, David H. Pashley, Gary M. Whitford, Robert E. Sobel, Ralph V. McKinney

Case Reports 
Dental Treatment of a Patient With Congenital Afibrinogenemia: Complications of Supportive Care 
By Mark L. Helpin, Francis S. Morrison

Review Articles 
Hepatitis: A New Crisis in Pedodontics 
By Roger G. Sanger

Editorial
About the Journal 
By Stephen H.Y. Wei