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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!
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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!
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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....
A Standardized Periodontal Classification System Could Help with Dental Hygiene Diagnosis
The American Dental Hygienists' Association recently published an article, "Variations in Periodontal Diagnosis Among Clinicians: dental hygienists' experiences and perceived barriers," in their June 2018...
Bisphosphonate Continues to be Linked to Dental Implant Failure
Research suggests there is a correlation between the failure of dental implants and certain osteoporosis medications. Ongoing research seems to confirm this correlation such...
Research Indicates Good Oral Health Might Prevent Pancreatic Cancer
Good oral health might help prevent pancreatic cancer, according to an academic study published in the British Journal of Cancer. The study, which was led by...
Test Your Dental Aerosol Knowledge!
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Research Indicates Good Dental Hygiene May Help Patients Recover from Heart Attacks
Presenters at Frontiers in Cardiovascular Biology, a conference hosted by the European Society of Cardiology, revealed their ongoing preclinical research into the link between good oral hygiene...
Study Reveals Periodontal Diseases and Coronary Artery Disease Share Genetic Basis
According to research presented at the EuroPerio9 conference, coronary artery disease and periodontal disease share a mutual epidemiological relationship. The conference, which ran from June 20-23 in Amsterdam,...
Study Reveals Drug-Filled 3D Printed Dentures Can Prevent Fungal Infection
Fungal infection is a common threat to patients who wear dentures or other dental prostheses. When left untreated, it can lead to stomatitis and...
Test Your Polishing Knowledge!
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Periodontal Inflammation Linked to Vision Loss
Researchers recently presented a poster titled, "Investigating the Enigmatic Link Between Periodontal Inflammation and Retinal Degeneration," at the 47th Annual Meeting of the American Association for...
A New Possibility for Preventing Bacterial Overgrowth in Plastic Dental Appliances
Dental technology has advanced tremendously in the past few decades, and it continues to move forward at a rapid pace as new materials and...
Test Your Fluoride Knowledge!
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Study Reveals Toothpaste Can’t Prevent Dental Erosion or Improve Dentin Hypersensitivity
The toothpaste aisle is stocked with multiple brands that claim to prevent enamel erosion and improve dentin hypersensitivity. However, a study published in the Scientific...