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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...
Acupuncture Shows Promise in Reducing Dental Anxiety According to Study
Dental anxiety may be dismissed by some individuals as inconsequential, but the reality is that dental anxiety can be crippling for those affected. Because...
The Use of Amelogenin in Dental Caries Prevention and Treatment
Dental caries - tooth decay - is hardly a glamorous condition and may seem insignificant in light of other more complex, dental conditions and...
Test Your Ultrasonic Scaling Knowledge!
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Povidone Iodine and Fluconazole in Treating Early Childhood Dental Caries
Early childhood dental caries is a particularly harsh form of tooth decay, as it can cause severe damage to teeth. Treatment is often challenging,...
Fluoride Varnish Shown to Prevent Dental Caries in Young Children
Fluoride varnish shows great promise for preventing tooth decay in young children, according to recent findings by researchers at the Institute for Quality and Efficiency...
Hygienist Profile: Getting to Know Whitney aka Teeth Talk Girl!
The Today’s RDH Hygienist Profile is an ongoing series that features dental hygienists who have expanded their career beyond clinical work, are putting a...
Test your Dental Radiograph Knowledge!
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