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List of works by Al M Best

A comparison of five radiographic systems to D-speed film in the detection of artificial bone lesions.

scientific article published on September 2008

A model of neurodevelopmental risk and protection for preterm infants.

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Abbreviated cognitive test for delirium

scientific article published on October 1, 1997

Actigraphy: analyzing patient movement.

scientific article published on 17 August 2010

Alcohol use disorders increase the risk for mechanical ventilation in medical patients.

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Amphibian pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis prevalence is correlated with season and not urbanization in central Virginia.

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An interprofessional educational approach to oral health care in the geriatric population.

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Antibiotic Prescribing Habits of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Conjunction With Routine Dental Implant Placement.

scientific article published on 6 June 2015

Antifactor Xa activity correlates to thrombin generation time, platelet contractile force and clot elastic modulus following ex vivo enoxaparin exposure in patients with and without renal dysfunction.

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Attitudes and opinions of residency directors and residents about the importance of research in oral and maxillofacial surgery residencies.

scientific article published on 29 April 2011

Characteristics of oral and maxillofacial surgery residencies that result in graduating residents entering academic positions.

scientific article published in August 2011

Closed versus open reduction of mandibular condylar fractures in adults: a meta-analysis.

scientific article published on June 2008

Communication practices and preferences between orthodontists and general dentists.

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Comparison of type 1 and type 2 cytokine production by mononuclear cells cultured with streptococcus mutans and selected other caries bacteria.

scientific article published on May 2004

Concordance Between Clinical Practice and Published Evidence: Findings From Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry.

scientific article published on 14 March 2017

Considerations in the analysis of site-specific dichotomous responses

scientific article published on July 1, 1992

Current trends in headgear use for the treatment of Class II malocclusions.

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Determining the limits of orthodontic treatment of overbite, overjet, and transverse discrepancy: a pilot study.

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Differential platelet-activating factor synthesis by monocytes and polymorphonuclear leukocytes from subjects with localized aggressive periodontitis.

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Efficacy of a fluoride-releasing orthodontic primer in reducing demineralization around brackets: an in-vivo study.

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Evaluating Dentin Surface Treatments for Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Restorative Materials

scientific article published on October 22, 2012

Evaluation of flexural, diametral tensile, and shear bond strength of composite repairs.

scientific article published on August 2014

Factors affecting orthodontists' management of the retention phase.

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From tea tasting to t test: a P value ain't what you think it is.

scientific article published in July 2016

Health Surveillance Using an Occupational Medical Database

scientific article published on August 1, 1998

Impact of Community-Based Clinical Training on Dental Students' Confidence in Treating Pediatric Patients.

scientific article published in January 2018

In reply

scientific article published in May 2013

Infection with cytomegalovirus is not associated with premature mortality.

scientific article published on September 2011

Influence of active reminders on oral hygiene compliance in orthodontic patients.

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Influence of chin prominence on esthetic lip profile preferences.

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Influence of dental esthetics on social perceptions of adolescents judged by peers

scientific article published on September 1, 2011

Influence of race and periodontal clinical status on neutrophil chemotactic responses

scientific article published on May 1, 1991

Interproximal reduction of teeth: differences in perspective between orthodontists and dentists

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Long-term effect of metformin on metabolic parameters in the polycystic ovary syndrome.

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Macrophage inflammatory protein-1α shows predictive value as a risk marker for subjects and sites vulnerable to bone loss in a longitudinal model of aggressive periodontitis

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Measuring stress and immune response in healthcare professionals following interaction with a therapy dog: a pilot study.

scientific article published in June 2005

More on local anesthetics in pregnancy.

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Opioid-prescribing Practices in a Graduate Endodontic Clinic before and after Implementation of the Federal Schedule II Prescribing Mandate

scientific article published on 12 September 2019

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residents Have Poor Understanding of Biostatistics

scientific article published on June 6, 2012

Orthodontic marketing through social media networks: the patient and practitioner's perspective.

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Orthodontists' and surgeons' opinions on the role of third molars as a cause of dental crowding.

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Parents' preferences regarding appearance and attire of orthodontists.

scientific article published on 26 September 2013

Peracetic acid: a practical agent for sterilizing heat-labile polymeric tissue-engineering scaffolds

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Periodontal services rendered by general practitioners.

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Placental enlargement in women with primary maternal cytomegalovirus infection is associated with fetal and neonatal disease

scientific article published on 06 September 2006

Postural Preference and Musculoskeletal Complaints in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

scientific article published on 26 April 2017

Predictors of nutritive sucking in preterm infants.

scientific article published on 21 September 2006

Primary maternal cytomegalovirus infections during pregnancy: association of CMV hyperimmune globulin with gestational age at birth and birth weight

scientific article published on 25 April 2014

Relationship between alcohol use disorders, cortisol concentrations, and cytokine levels in patients with sepsis

scientific article published on December 22, 2010

Retrospective analysis of porous tantalum trabecular metal-enhanced titanium dental implants

scientific article published on 03 November 2018

Self-ligating vs conventional brackets as perceived by orthodontists

scientific article published on March 12, 2012

Service-learning's impact on dental students' attitude towards community service

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Smoking cessation intervention for female prisoners: addressing an urgent public health need.

scientific article published on 13 August 2008

Stimulation of Critically Ill Patients: Relationship to Sedation.

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The crisis in orthodontic education: Goals and perceptions

scientific article published on November 1, 2003

The effect of feeding experience on clinical outcomes in preterm infants.

scientific article published on 02 October 2008

Thrombin generation time is a novel parameter for monitoring enoxaparin therapy in patients with end-stage renal disease.

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