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Data Reveals Elite Athletes Tend to Have Poor Oral Health
It's not uncommon for professional athletes to treat their body like a temple. From meticulous diet plans to vigorous exercise routines, elite athletes understand...
Kara RDH Demonstrates Injection-free Dental Anesthesia Using Cetacaine Liquid
Video sponsored by Cetylite.
Kara RDH discusses and demonstrates the features, benefits and technique to use non-injectable Cetacaine Liquid (benzocaine 14%, butamben 2%, tetracaine HCl...
Research Looks at the Efficacy of Fluoride Concentration in Toothpaste
Dental caries is a ubiquitous problem around the globe for people of all ages. Cavities not only cause discomfort, though. They also consume time...
Test Your Ergonomics Knowledge!
Disclosure: This quiz is sponsored content from Premier Dental as part of our sponsored partner program.Test your ergonomics knowledge with this quick quiz and then...
Research Shows Oral Piercings May Impact Dental Health
A recent study based in Switzerland, titled "On the association between oral piercings and periodontal conditions—A case series," sheds new light on how popular...
Scientists Discover that Antibacterial Fillings Can Help Prevent Tooth Decay
Oral bacteria can have a negative impact on a patient's overall health. As a result, scientists are continuously trying to find new ways to...
Research Shows Teeth Whitening Products May Harm Underlying Dentin
Teeth whitening is a billion-dollar industry. People from all over the globe routinely buy teeth whitening products with the hopes that it will remove...
Research Reveals Insights into Head and Neck Infections Caused by Tooth Abscesses
Over 90% of all head and neck infections develop from tooth abscesses. In rare cases, these infections may develop into potentially life-threatening sepsis. Other...
Study Concludes Poor Oral Health Increases the Risk of Liver Cancer
Patients have probably heard stories about the way poor oral health can lead to a variety of medical conditions, some of them serious. However, some...
A More Cautious Approach to Oral Pain Management In Young People
Recently, Governor Mike Parson of Missouri signed a new law that restricts the ability of dentists to prescribe opioids. Under the new law, dentists cannot...
Research Shows Orthodontics Do Not Equal Happiness
Orthodontics make teeth straighter. It is often assumed that straight teeth will make patients more confident, and therefore more optimistic and happier. Researchers in...
GC America Inc. Celebrates Grand Opening of New State-of-the-Art Facility
ALSIP, IL – Dignitaries and distinguished dental professionals from all over the United States came together on Friday, July 26, 2019 to celebrate the...
Study Examines How Much Dental Hygienists Know about Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The Journal of Dental Hygiene recently published a study titled "Obstructive Sleep Apnea Knowledge: Attitudes and screening practices of Minnesota dental hygienists." The article, which was...
Poor Dental Hygiene Linked to Gastrointestinal Cancers
Scientists have discovered a link between poor oral health and several gastrointestinal cancers. The study, which was published in the United European Gastroenterology Journal, provides...
New Research: Could Microbots Replace the Need for Scalers?
Researchers have found a new and exciting application for "magnetically driven" robots: to clean teeth. The Penn State scientists developed and examined two methods for...
Interview: A Hygienist’s Experience with Cetacaine Liquid Topical Anesthetic
Article sponsored by Cetylite. Cherie Wink, RDH was not a paid endorser for this article.
Cetacaine Liquid (Benzocaine 14%, Butamben 2%, Tetracaine HCl 2%), the...
Quip Launches QUIPCARE to Democratize Access to Professional Dental Services
The quipcare platform offers set, transparent pricing for dental care and allows consumers to book and pay for professional services directly from a curated...