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Research Shows Patients with Drug Addictions Labeled ‘Demanding” by Dental Professionals
In Norway, dental treatment is run by the Public Dental Service (PDS) and is free for children, adolescents, and young adults until age 19....
Research Examines Use of Concentrated Growth Factor During Tooth Transplant Surgery
Patients experiencing tooth loss may benefit from dentures or dental implants, but tooth transplants also show promising results. In a recent study, researchers used a...
Periodontist Sentenced to Six Weeks in Prison for College Admissions Scandal
A former associate professor of dentistry at the University of Southern California was sentenced to six weeks in prison on November 10th for his...
Study Looks at Oral Health Complications of Kidney Re-transplant Patients
Organ failure results from a variety of reasons, like genetic disorders, drug or alcohol abuse, or injury. In addition to treatments and medications, an...
Research Shows Panoramic Radiographs’ Ability to Diagnose Bruxism via Bone Remodeling
Patients who experience bruxism, or teeth grinding and clenching, often suffer from jaw pain, tooth sensitivity, headaches, and other symptoms. A diagnosis usually starts...
VIDEO: Discussing Negative Comments from a Lobbyist about Hygienists
Emily Boge, CDA, RDH, MPA, and Kara Vavrosky, RDHEP, discuss the recent comments made by an Illinois Dental Society lobbyist saying this about dental...
FTC Sues Xlear for Company’s COVID-19 Nasal Spray Claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit on October 28, 2021, against a dental manufacturer, Xlear, Inc., saying the company “falsely pitched its...
Tooth Loss May Be Linked to Dementia and Cognitive Impairment
A new study by New York University Rory Meyer College of Nursing researchers found that each tooth you lose increases your risk of dementia...
Can a Patient’s Baseline Periodontal Stage and Grade Predict Tooth Loss?
Good oral health is essential for overall health and if you want to enjoy a higher quality of life. Harmful dental conditions such as...
Test Your Sharpen-Free Instrument Knowledge!
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Bactericidal Effects of Ultraviolet-C Light on Streptococcus mutans
Healthy teeth and gingiva impact our overall health and well-being. In a new study, researchers explored the use of ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light in fighting Streptococcus mutans,...
Troubled Relationship Between Periodontitis and COVID-19 May Further Exacerbate Disease Severity
COVID-19 is being studied by researchers all over the world. Where did it come from? How can we stop it? While we cannot answer...
International Study Looks at Whether People Can Inherit Periodontal Disease
Can someone's oral health be predetermined by their family's genetics? A Swedish study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology examined just that. The study...
Study Evaluates Changes in Dental Fluorosis Over Time
Fluoride is commonly found in nature, like in rocks, as well as in fluoridated water, dietary supplements, mouthwash, and toothpaste. It desirably protects against...
Cirrhosis and Cirrhosis Treatments Damaging the Oral Health of Dental Patients
Medical doctors have noticed that the dental health of their liver transplant patients is poor enough to cause worry about the general outlook and...
Research Reveals Dental Care Needs of Foster Care Youth
There are over 153 million orphans around the world, according to the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF). An estimated 5,700 children become orphans every day...
Oral Myeloid Sarcoma Lesions Linked to Acute Myeloid Leukemia
A study by the Journal of the American Dental Association recently explored how Oral Myeloid Sarcoma can manifest as gingival or mucosal swelling in certain patients....