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Research Supports SARS-CoV-2 May be Spread through Saliva
Finding the Virus Vectors
During the first year of the pandemic, there was growing worldwide consensus that COVID-19 was spread primarily through respiratory means. It...
Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy May Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation
Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the immune system, which is responsible for protecting the body from harmful bacteria, starts to malfunction and attack healthy cells...
Silent Osteoporosis and Its Relation to Periodontitis in Middle-Aged Patients
Periodontitis is one of the most widespread preventable diseases in the world. A vast majority of studies, both qualitative and quantitative, looked at the...
More Research Shows Periodontal Disease May Lead to Alzheimer’s
To some, it may seem impossible that bad (virulent) bacteria in your mouth can affect memory cells in your brain. DNA researchers, however, discovered...
Virus Prevention in the Dental Chair: Should Clinicians Give HPV Vaccines?
Have you ever thought about administering vaccines in a dental office? It sounds very unusual when most of the injections we give in our...
Can Type 2 Diabetes and Hyperglycemia Affect A Patient’s Dental Implants?
More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since the disease is so prevalent among adults and young...
How Dental Professionals Can Help Women Exiting the Criminal Justice System
Women who live under the poverty line tend to favor other responsibilities over dental care, which may seem like elective care to some individuals....
Systemic Review Reveals Green Tea Variants in Oral Rinses Show Efficacy
It's no secret that the number of people that seek out healthier options to increase the quality of their everyday lives is growing. Some...
Adjunctive Use of Experimental Calculus Disruption Solution Decreases Scaling Time
A team of researchers from the University of Minnesota decided to organize a clinical trial last year to determine whether an experimental solution could...
6 Reasons to Date or Marry a Dental Hygienist
We may be a bit partial as a dental hygiene publication, but we think dental hygienists are awesome people! So, just for fun, here...
Effectiveness of Fluoride Varnish Combined with Silver Nitrate and Tricalcium Phosphate
People of all ages suffer from dental caries, but it can lead to disastrous effects for children because it can interrupt their school performance...
Research: Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles May Stop Tooth Decay Before it Begins
Scientists have discovered a new nanoparticle solution that can prevent the formation of plaque and dental caries before it can damage the teeth. The...
Test Your COVID-19 Infection Control Knowledge!
How up-to-date are you with best practices for infection control during the COVID-19 pandemic? Test your knowledge below!
Periodontitis Linked to Reduction in Renal Function Due to Oxidative Stress
A recent scientific breakthrough revealed a potential causal link between renal function and periodontal inflammation. A group of dental professionals at the University of...
International Study Displays Efficacy of Miswak Chewing Sticks
Miswak chewing sticks are a traditional teeth cleaning aid used predominantly by people living in African, Asian, Arabian, and Middle Eastern countries. A team...
Severe Periodontal Disease Linked to 21% Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Poor oral health is associated with a 21% increased risk of colorectal cancer, new research confirmed. The scientists came to this conclusion after evaluating...
Porphyromonas Gingivalis Linked to Diabetes and Heart Disease
New evidence suggests that a common bacterium associated with periodontal disease can cause a metabolic syndrome to develop and eventually lead to diabetes and...