The committee screened several hundred articles, citing 518 published papers. Some are present quality in research, others provide clinical interest, and some are identified as misleading. New techniques in pulp physiology and pathology are reported. Laser use and techniques in prevention, restorative dentistry, and materials use are reported. Epidemiology of selected diseases and the results of various formulations for treatment are cited. Diagnosis of craniomandibular dysfunction is well represented as well as references to literature reviews and other sophisticated scientific investigation. Research on adhesives is presented in respect to bonding agents for dentin and enamel. Several clinical studies are included, along with customary laboratory reports on several materials.