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Researchers Assess Dental Sealant Placement Rates After Implementing a Clinical Decision Support System
Dental sealants are a highly effective method for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents who are at higher risk of developing dental caries....
Researchers Evaluate Drug Therapy for Obesity-Related Sleep Apnea
In collaboration with international partners, researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have completed a study highlighting the potential of...
Ancient Dental Calculus Reveals an Oral Microbiome Shift After the Black Death
The 14th century's Second Plague Pandemic, also known as the Black Death, killed 30% to 60% of the European population and had a profound...
Researchers Create Promising Urine Test for Early Detection of Oropharyngeal Cancers
Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have created a urine-based test that detects minute DNA fragments shed by HPV-positive oropharyngeal...
Researchers Examine the Emotional Journey and Hidden Difficulties of Denture Wearers
Improvements in dental care with a shift toward prevention, coupled with an aging population and the societal emphasis on maintaining a healthy smile, have...
Early Childhood Caries Research: Using Silver Diamine Fluoride in Combination with Fluoride Varnish
Early childhood caries (ECC) has persistently plagued children for decades. In 2017, untreated ECC was estimated to be the tenth most prevalent condition globally,...
Researchers Evaluate the Effects of Bruxism on Implant Failure and Bone Loss
Bruxism is defined as “the repetitive jaw muscle activity characterized by the clenching or grinding of teeth and/or by bracing or thrusting of the...
Researchers Compare Dentists’ and Hygienists’ Awareness and Clinical Management of Xerostomia
Saliva has several important functions that assist in preventing oral diseases, including lubricating soft tissues, regulating pH levels, clearing food particles, antimicrobial function, and...
Researchers Assess Cost Effectiveness of Supportive Periodontal Care
The importance and effectiveness of supportive periodontal care have been well established. However, disease progression is not uncommon among individuals being treated with supportive...
Systematic Review Summarizes the Evidence on the Association Between Periodontitis and Dental Caries
Periodontitis and dental caries are the most common chronic oral diseases affecting humans worldwide. Though periodontitis and dental caries share some common risk factors...
Research Examines Dental Side Effects of Treatment in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Childhood cancer affects one in 285 children in the United States.1 The 5-year survival rate has improved and currently hovers around 80% in developed...
Research Evaluates CBD as an Alternative Analgesic for Acute Dental Pain
Dental pain is often managed with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, or, in severe cases, opioid medications. There are some limitations to managing dental...
Research Examines the Association Between Severe Malocclusion and Daytime Sleepiness in Children
Sleep disorders, particularly sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), are significant concerns affecting children, with obstructive sleep apnea being a common type. SBD can lead to decreased...
OSAP Announces Exciting Rebranding to Association for Dental Safety (ADS)
May 31, 2024 (ATLANTA) — The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), the leading organization dedicated to ensuring every dental visit is a...
Chlorhexidine and Diabetes: Effects of Mouthwash on Periodontal Pathogens and HbA1c Levels
Research into the relationship between periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has identified a bidirectional association. Some studies have found chlorhexidine-containing mouthwash was...
Researchers Identify New Phenotype and Inflammatory Responses Triggered by Oral Biofilm
A study led by researchers from the University of Washington for the first time has comprehensively identified and classified how individuals respond differently to...