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Study Shows Some Xerostomia Lozenges May Cause Dental Erosion
Researchers at the University of Florida in Gainesville have discovered another factor that can cause tooth erosion. According to recent data from their study, dry...
Are Dentists Prescribing Unnecessary Antibiotics?
Infection is one of the biggest risks of any surgical procedure, and no dentist wants his or her patients to suffer from ongoing problems....
Poor Dental Hygiene Linked to Active Disease Activity in Lupus
The results of a recent study highlight how periodontal disease and oral hygiene can impact the health of patients with lupus. The research, which was...
Test Your Powered Toothbrush Knowledge!
Disclosure: This quiz is sponsored content from DenMat as part of our sponsored partner program.Let's test your powered toothbrush knowledge!
Further Evidence Shows Smoking May Impact Healing Rate after Dental Treatment
Researchers show further evidence that smoking can have a negative impact on a person's ability to heal after non-surgical periodontal treatment. The data was...
Nano-Dentistry: Squid Ink and Mini-Robots In Your Mouth
The field of nanodentistry is progressing rapidly from theory to practice as dental researchers seek ever more precise methods for dentists to maintain and improve...
Dental Start-Up Quip Raises $40 Million for Oral Health Products & Services
quip, a dental health start-up which has sold over a million of its electric toothbrushes since 2015, has recently received $40 million in funding....
Research Links Poor Dental Hygiene to Low Birth Weight & Preterm Babies
Studies show the oral bacteria present in a pregnant woman can impact the health of her baby. More recently, researchers have unearthed more evidence...
Stem Cells from Baby Teeth Make it Possible to Treat Injuries in Children
A large percentage of children suffer some form of injury or trauma to a tooth at some point during childhood. When this happens, the...
Introducing the Next Generation of Colgate Total® Toothpaste
Colgate® recently unveiled the Next Generation of Colgate Total® at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center during this year’s Greater New York dental meeting,...
Do Genetics Play a Role in the Failure of Composite Fillings?
Should amalgam fillings be completely banned? While there's no scientific proof that the metals in amalgam can negatively impact human health, patient request and...
More Evidence Points to Colon Cancer and Lung Cancer Links to Periodontitis
Evidence from a recent study demonstrated a potential link between periodontitis and cancer. The Journal of the National Cancer Institute, which published the research, is a peer-reviewed...
E-cigarettes May Increase Rate of Caries in Youth
Vaping e-cigarettes are fast becoming a popular alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. A recent study titled, "Cariogenic Potential of Sweet Flavors in Electronic-Cigarette Liquids," examined...
Periodontitis and Alzheimer’s: Neurodegenerative Links
According to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, with someone in America developing the disease...
Test Your Ultrasonic Insert Knowledge!
Disclosure: This quiz is sponsored content from Dentsply Sirona as part of our sponsored partner program.Please note: As we are in the midst of...
Periodontal Disease Link to Rheumatoid Arthritis
A recent study showed there might be a possible link between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis. The findings, which were presented at the 2018 Annual European...
New Genetic Mapping May Help Prevent Dental Caries
A team of researchers from the University of Illinois Bioengineering department has helped advance the field of dentistry with their latest groundbreaking research. The...
Human-Made Mineral Material Mimics Tooth Enamel
An exciting study from the Queen Mary University of London demonstrates the possibility to create a mineral substance that mimics tooth enamel. The study,...
Test Your Oraqix® Non-injectable Anesthesia Knowledge!
Disclosure: We value transparency at Today’s RDH. This quiz is sponsored content from Dentsply Sirona Preventive as part of our sponsored partner program.Oraqix, a combination of...
Decade-long Study: Periodontal Disease and It’s Link to Esophageal Cancer
Cancer Research, a journal by the American Association for Cancer Research, published an article which revealed a potential link between periodontal disease and esophageal cancer. Dr....