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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...
Study Shows Dental Erosion from Beverages at Nanoscale Level Using Microscopy
According to data from 2019 compiled by Statista, Mexico and the United States lead the world with the highest carbonated soft drinks consumption. Millions of...
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Decreasing Pain and Infection of Third Molar Removal: 3 Irrigants Compared
Many of us remember what it was like to get our third molars extracted. Was it a simple extraction or surgical extraction? Had they...
Test Your Periodontal Instrumentation Knowledge!
Disclosure: This quiz is sponsored content from Planmeca as part of our sponsored partner program.Test your periodontal instrumentation knowledge and then enter to win a...
Science Shows Early Signs of Eating Disorders Present in the Mouth
Many systemic disorders have symptoms present in the mouth, sometimes before symptoms are present elsewhere in the body. Cardiovascular, psychosomatic, gastrointestinal, renal, and endocrine...
Research Looks at Parent’s Prenatal Smoking and Caries Risk in Children
Smoking while pregnant can cause all types of problems in utero and long after the child's birth. Doctors warn newly pregnant women that smoking...
Sunstar Recalls GUM Paroex Oral Rinse due to Potential Contamination
Sunstar Americas Inc. has agreed to voluntarily recall an oral rinse over concerns about potential bacterial contamination.
Paroex, a chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse that is...
Test Your Injection Safety & Sharps Injury Knowledge
Disclosure: This quiz is sponsored content from Verena Solutions as part of our sponsored partner program.Test your injection safety and sharps injury knowledge and then...
Visual Aids Showing Severe Periodontitis Shown to Motivate Periodontally-involved Patients
Do you remember your health and sex education classes in middle and high school? Some of us might remember the images we were shown...